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Photosynthesis |
When plants, algae and some bacteria use sunlight, carbon dioxide and water to produce carbohydrates and oxygen. |
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Cellular respiration |
The process by which cells produce energy from carbohydrates |
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ATP |
Adenosine triphosphate, an organic molecule that acts as the main energy source for cell processes; composed of a nitrogen out base, a sugar and phosphate groups |
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ATP synthase |
An enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of ATP |
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Electron transport chain |
A series of molecules, found in the inner membranes of mitochondria and chloroplasts; through which electrons pass in a process that causes protons to build up on one side of the membrane |
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Thylakoid |
A membrane system found with in chloroplasts that contains the components for photosynthesis |
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Pigment |
A substance that gives another substance or mixture its color |
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Chlorophyll |
A green pigment found in plants algae and some bacteria. Absorbs light to provide energy for photosynthesis |
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Calvin Cycle |
A biochemical pathway of photosynthesis in which carbon dioxide is converted into glucose using ATP and NADPH |
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Glycolysis |
The anaerobic breakdown of glucose to pyruvate, which makes a small amount of energy available to cells in the former of ATP |
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Anaerobic |
Describes a process that does not require oxygen |
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Krebs Cycle |
A series of biochemical reactions that convert pyruvate into carbon dioxide and water. |
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Fermentation |
The breakdown of carbohydrates by enzymes, bacteria, yeast of mud in the absence of oxygen. |