Photosynthesis terms Flashcards
1
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metabolic pathway
A
series of small reactions controlled by enzymes
2
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phosphorylation
A
adding a phosphate to a molecule
3
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photophosphorylation
A
adding phosphate to a molecule using light
4
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photolysis
A
the splitting (lysis) of a molecule using light
5
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photoionisation
A
when light energy excites electrons in an atom or molecule giving them more energy and causing them to be released
