U5L3 Photosynthesis: Energy Conversion Flashcards
Where does photosynthesis take place?
In the chloroplasts of plants and other photosynthetic eukaryotes.
Where are chlorophyll and other pigments located?
Inside the outer membrane of the thylakoids.
How does NADP+ become NADPH?
One hydrogen ion and two of the high-energy electrons bind to an electron carrier molecule, called
NADP+, to become NADPH.
What does NADPH do?
Stores energy from the electrons by binding them to hydrogen ions, and moves them to many places, including the stroma.
Where is NADPH used in photosynthesis?
The light-dependent reactions
How does ADP turn into ATP?
ADP, adenosine diphosphate, is a lower energy molecule that is changed to ATP by adding a third phosphate
group.
What is ATP and what does it do?
ATP, adenosine triphosphate, is a molecule that carries energy inside cells.
What is ATP in photosynthesis?
A product of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.
What is ATP synthase?
a protein that creates ATP from ADP during photosynthesis
