Topic 9 Flashcards
What is ATP?
ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in living organisms.
What is photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.
What is a pigment?
A pigment is a substance that absorbs light and gives color to plants and other organisms.
What is chlorophyll?
Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants that is essential for photosynthesis.
What is a thylakoid?
A thylakoid is a membrane-bound compartment inside chloroplasts that is the site of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.
What is stroma?
Stroma is the fluid-filled space surrounding the thylakoids in chloroplasts where the light-independent reactions occur.
What is NADP+?
NADP+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate) is a coenzyme that carries electrons during photosynthesis.
What are Light-Independent Reactions?
Light-Independent Reactions, also known as the Calvin cycle, are the part of photosynthesis that does not require light.
What is the electron transport chain?
The electron transport chain is a series of protein complexes that transfer electrons through a membrane to create a proton gradient.
What is ATP Synthase?
ATP Synthase is an enzyme that creates ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate using the proton gradient generated by the electron transport chain.
What is the Calvin cycle?
The Calvin cycle is a series of biochemical reactions that take place in the stroma of chloroplasts during photosynthesis.
What are xylem and phloem?
Xylem and phloem are types of vascular tissue in plants; xylem transports water and nutrients, while phloem transports sugars.
