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Light |
Form of electromagnetic radiation travels as waves |
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Photon |
A packet of light |
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Equation for photosynthesis |
Carbon dioxide + water + energy = glucose + oxygen |
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Chlorophyll |
Green pigment Light absorbing Begins photosynthesis |
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What is the primary absorbing pigment in all photosynthetic organisms? |
Chlorophyll |
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Chlorophyll a |
Blue-green Primary absorbing pigment Absorbs dark blue and orange Transfers energy from sun to reactions of photosynthesis |
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Chlorophyll b |
Yellow-green Accessory pigment Absorbs light blue and dark yellow Absorbs photons that "a" absorbs poorly or not at all |
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Chloroplast |
Membrane bound organelle Carries out photosynthesis Captures solar energy Obtains CO2 and water |
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Stroma |
Protein rich liquid that fills the interior of the chloroplast |
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Thylakoid |
Flattened membrane sacs forming a separate compartment within STROMA of CHLOROPLAST Are stacked on top of each other A group = grana |
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Grana |
Stacks of thylakoids |
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Lamellae |
Groups of in stacked THYLAKOIDS that connect GRANA to one another |
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Thylakoid membrane |
Membrane within CHLOROPLAST Contains light gathering pigment molecules and ELECTRON TRANSPORT CHAINS |
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Thylakoid lumen |
Fluid filled space inside THYLAKOID |
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How are the wave length and energy of a photon related? |
Short wave length = high energy Long wave length = Low energy |
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What pigments are present in green leaves? |
Chlorophyll a, b, carotenoids, xanthophylls, anthocyanins |
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ATP |
Adenosine Tri Phosphate Contains 3 high energy phosphate bonds Primary energy source for cellular functions |
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ADP |
Adenosine Di Phosphate Contains 2 high energy phosphates |
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NADP+
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Electron acceptor Accepts 1 hydrogen atom and 2 electrons |
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NADPH |
Electron donor Donates 1 hydrogen atom and 2 electrons |
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Stage 1 Light dependant reactions |
1st set of reactions in photosynthesis Light excited electrons in chlorophyll Powers ATP synthesis Results in reduction of NADP+ and NADPH |
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Stage 2 Light independent reactions (Calvin cycle) |
2nd set of reactions Do NOT require solar energy |
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Calvin cycle |
Set of reactions in STROMA of chloroplasts Fixes carbon in CO2 into carbohydrate molecules Recycles coenzymes |
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Stage 3 Carbon fixation |
Incorporating CO2 molecules into carbohydrate molecules |
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Photosystem |
Cluster of pigments embedded in the THYLAKOID MEMBRANE of a CHLOROPLAST Absorbs light energy |
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Oxidation vs reduction reactions |
O- atom looses elections R- atom gains electrons OIL RIG oxidation is loss Reduction is gain |
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ATP synthase complex |
Specialized protein complex Embedded in THYLAKOID MEMBRANE Allows H+ ions to escape from LUMEN Resulting energy generated ATP |
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ATP synthase complex |
Specialized protein complex Embedded in THYLAKOID MEMBRANE Allows H+ ions to escape from LUMEN Resulting energy generated ATP |
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Chemiosmosis |
Process of synthesizing ATP using energy of electrochemical gradient and ATP SYNTHASE ENZYME |
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Electron transport chain |
Series of progressively stronger electron acceptors Energy is released each time an electron is transferred |
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Photolysis |
Chemical reaction Compound is broken down by light Water molecules are split |
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Where are photosystems I and II located? |
Thylakoid membrane of chloroplast |
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What happens when chlorophyll absorbs a photon? |
Solar energy is captured Electrons are excited |
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What happens when chlorophyll absorbs a photon? |
Solar energy is captured Electrons are excited |
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How are the electrons passed on in the electron transport chain replaced? |
Replaced by electrons that came from water as a result of photolysis |
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Where do light dependant reactions take place? |
Thylakoids |
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Where does carbon fixation take place? |
Stroma |
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Where does carbon fixation take place? |
Stroma |
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What happens to electrons that are released during photolysis? |
They enter the electron transport chain |
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Where does carbon fixation take place? |
Stroma |
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What happens to electrons that are released during photolysis? |
They enter the electron transport chain |
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What is the role of oxidation and reductions in the electron transport chain? |
To release energy in small amounts |
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What are the H+ ions that are pulled inside the THYLAKOID MEMBRANES used for? |
Building a positive charge |
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Where does carbon fixation take place? |
Stroma |
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What happens to electrons that are released during photolysis? |
They enter the electron transport chain |
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What is the role of oxidation and reductions in the electron transport chain? |
To release energy in small amounts |
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What are the H+ ions that are pulled inside the THYLAKOID MEMBRANES used for? |
Building a positive charge |
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Why is the production of NADPH important? |
To transfer high energy electrons to Calvin cycle |
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What is Chemiosmosis? |
Making ATP from an H+ ion concentration gradient |
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What is Chemiosmosis? |
Making ATP from an H+ ion concentration gradient |
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Where in the chloroplast does the Calvin cycle occur? |
The stroma |
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What is Chemiosmosis? |
Making ATP from an H+ ion concentration gradient |
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Where in the chloroplast does the Calvin cycle occur? |
The stroma |
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What is the final product of the Calvin cycle? |
G3P ➡️ glucose |
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What is the primary function of photosynthesis? |
Convert electromagnetic radiation into chemical potential energy |
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Active transport |
Movement of substance through membrane Against concentration gradient Uses membrane bound carrier proteins (pumps) and energy from ATP |
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How do carrier proteins use ATP to transport molecules across the membrane? |
ATP converts to ADP This releases energy The energy changes he shape of the carrier to allow the molecule to pass through |
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How is ATP used in muscle contraction? |
Muscle contraction involves 2 protein molecule sliding past each other Energy from ATP changes the shape of one molecule causing it to pull the other |
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Aerobic cellular respiration |
Reactions that take place in the presence of oxygen Releases energy stored in glucose Step 1: glycolysis 2: pryuvate oxidation 3: Krebs cycle 4: electron transport chain and Chemiosmosis |
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Anaerobic cellular respiration |
Reactions that take place without oxygen and releases energy stored in glucose Step 1: glycolysis 2: fermentation |
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Glycolysis |
A glucose molecule is broken into two pryuvate molecules in the cytoplasm of a cell |
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What is the first step in both aerobic and anaerobic respiration? |
Glycolysis |
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What does glycolysis mean? |
Greek for "sugar splitting" |
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What are the final products of glycolysis? |
NADH + 2 pyruvate molecules |
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Where in the chloroplast do light dependant reactions occur? |
Thylakoid membrane |
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What are the products of light dependant reactions? |
O2 ATP NADPH |
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What gas is released as a byproduct of the light dependant reactions of photosynthesis? |
O2 (oxygen) |
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What molecule is the source of oxygen? |
H2O |
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What are NADH and FADH2? |
Electron carriers Donate electrons |
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What are NAD+ and FAD+? |
Electron carriers Accept electrons |
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Carbon fixation cycle |
Dark reactions Light independent Calvin cycle |
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What is the primary function of cellular respiration? |
Convert glucose into ATP which is used by cells that need the energy for processes |
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How do the oxidation and reduction reactions in electron transfer help form ATP? |
The energy released from these reactions attach a free phosphate to ADP to make ATP |
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What stages of aerobic respiration take place in the mitochondria? |
Krebs cycle Electron transport chain Chemiosmosis |
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What stages of aerobic respiration take place in the mitochondria? |
Krebs cycle Electron transport chain Chemiosmosis |
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Krebs cycle |
Transfers energy from organic molecules to ATP, NADP, and FADH2 Removes carbon atoms as CO2 |
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What stages of aerobic respiration take place in the mitochondria? |
Krebs cycle Electron transport chain Chemiosmosis |
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Krebs cycle |
Transfers energy from organic molecules to ATP, NADP, and FADH2 Removes carbon atoms as CO2 |
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Oxidative ATP synthesis |
Production of ATP from a series of oxidation reactions |
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What stages of aerobic respiration take place in the mitochondria? |
Krebs cycle Electron transport chain Chemiosmosis |
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Krebs cycle |
Transfers energy from organic molecules to ATP, NADP, and FADH2 Removes carbon atoms as CO2 |
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Oxidative ATP synthesis |
Production of ATP from a series of oxidation reactions |
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What are the final products of aerobic cellular respiration? |
6 CO2 6 H2O 36 ATP |
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What stages of aerobic respiration take place in the mitochondria? |
Krebs cycle Electron transport chain Chemiosmosis |
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Krebs cycle |
Transfers energy from organic molecules to ATP, NADP, and FADH2 Removes carbon atoms as CO2 |
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Oxidative ATP synthesis |
Production of ATP from a series of oxidation reactions |
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What are the final products of aerobic cellular respiration? |
6 CO2 6 H2O 36 ATP |
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Only 36% of the energy of glucose is converted to ATP. What does the rest become? |
FADH2 NADH |
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In eukaryotic cells, where does glycolysis occur? |
Cytoplasm |
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In eukaryotic cells, where does glycolysis occur? |
Cytoplasm |
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What 2 products of glycolysis are transported into mitochondria for further processing? |
NADH Pyruvate |
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In eukaryotic cells, where does glycolysis occur? |
Cytoplasm |
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What 2 products of glycolysis are transported into mitochondria for further processing? |
NADH Pyruvate |
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What part of a glucose molecule provides electrons in cellular respiration? |
Hydrogen |
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In eukaryotic cells, where does glycolysis occur? |
Cytoplasm |
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What 2 products of glycolysis are transported into mitochondria for further processing? |
NADH Pyruvate |
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What part of a glucose molecule provides electrons in cellular respiration? |
Hydrogen |
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How is energy used to drive the synthesis of ATP? |
Chemiosmosis |
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Fermentation |
Recycling products of glycolysis where either CO2 and ethanol, or lactic acid are the final products |
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Fermentation |
Recycling products of glycolysis where either CO2 and ethanol, or lactic acid are the final products |
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Alcohol fermentation |
Form of fermentation occurring in yeast NADH passes it's hydrogen atoms to acetaldehyde, generating CO2, ethanol and NAD+ |
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Fermentation |
Recycling products of glycolysis where either CO2 and ethanol, or lactic acid are the final products |
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Alcohol fermentation |
Form of fermentation occurring in yeast NADH passes it's hydrogen atoms to acetaldehyde, generating CO2, ethanol and NAD+ |
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Lactic acid fermentation |
Fermentation occurring in animal cells NADH transfers its hydrogen atoms to pyruvate, regenerating NAD+ and lactic acid |
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Other than ATP, what is a nonalcoholic product of alcohol fermentation? |
CO2 |
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How many molecules of ethanol are produced by the fermentation of 1 molecule of glucose? |
2 |
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How many molecules of ethanol are produced by the fermentation of 1 molecule of glucose? |
2 |
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How much oxygen is used during the fermentation of 1 glucose molecule? |
None |
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How many molecules of ethanol are produced by the fermentation of 1 molecule of glucose? |
2 |
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How much oxygen is used during the fermentation of 1 glucose molecule? |
None |
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Lactic acid fermentation produces lactic acid from __________ |
Glucose |
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How many molecules of ethanol are produced by the fermentation of 1 molecule of glucose? |
2 |
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How much oxygen is used during the fermentation of 1 glucose molecule? |
None |
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Lactic acid fermentation produces lactic acid from __________ |
Glucose |
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How do humans feel the presence of lactic acid in the tissues of the body? |
Muscle fatigue, stiffness, sorenessa |
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The main function of light dependant reactions is the production of: |
Hydrogen to form NADH and ATP |
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The main function of light dependant reactions is the production of: |
Hydrogen to form NADH and ATP |
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The product of glycolysis in animals when oxygen is not present is: |
Lactic acid |
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The main function of light dependant reactions is the production of: |
Hydrogen to form NADH and ATP |
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The product of glycolysis in animals when oxygen is not present is: |
Lactic acid |
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The product in glycolysis in plants when oxygen isn't available is: |
Ethanol and carbon dioxide |
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The molecule that is recycled in light independent reactions is: |
Ribulose biphosphate |