vocab Flashcards
What does NAD+ do
accepts electrons
what does NADH do
delivers electrons
what is the transition reaction?
transition between glycolysis and the krebs cycle
what are light reactions?
make two molecules needed for next step of photosynthesis
Calvin cycle
chemical reaction that occurs during photosynthesis forming glucose
transport proteins?
transport substances across biological membranes
what does chlorophyll do
absorbs light energy and helps convert it into chemical energy
what is ethanol
a type of alcohol
what is ATP
Adenosine Triphosphate which provides energy
electron
negative electric charge and surround nucleus of an atom
what is the hydrogen ion pump?
membrane protein that transports hydrogen ions through membranes.
hydrogen ion
positively charged hydrogen atom that has lost its electron.
lactic acid?
organic acid produced by the body during certain types of exercise
what is BTB or bromothymol blue?
a PH indicator
mitochondrion matrix
inside the inner membrane and helps cells produce energy and has its own DNA and ribosomes