Photosynthesis Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
chlorophyll a
A
- primary solar energy collector in all photosynthetic organisms
- only pigment that can transfer solar energy
2
Q
chlorophyll b
A
-accessory pigment
absorb blue/violet/red colors and reflects green
-absorb other photons such as carotenoids
3
Q
chloroplasts
A
- in mesophyll cells
- contain chlorophyll
- outer membrane
- intermembrane space
- inner membrane
- stroma
- thylakoid(grana)
- grana are attached by lamellae
- inside of thylakoid is the lumen
4
Q
NADP+
A
electron acceptor
5
Q
NADPH
A
electron donor
-made from NADP+ one H and two e-
6
Q
Low #s
A
purple light
7
Q
High #s
A
red light
