Shared Flashcard Set

Details

AP Biology: Chapter 10
Capturing Energy
19
Biology
11th Grade
02/24/2009

Additional Biology Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Photosynthesis
Definition
Process by which light energy is converted into the stored chemical energy of organic molecules
Term
Autotroph
Definition
Produces their own food
Term
Heterotroph
Definition
Needs ready made food
Term
Phototroph
Definition
Obtains energy through photosynthesis
Term
Chemotroph
Definition
Obtains energy through consumption
Term
Chlorophyll
Definition
Main pigment in photosynthesis
Term
Pigment
Definition
Substance that absorbs visible light
Term
Chlorophyll A
Definition
Initiates light-dependent rxns
Term
Chlorophyll B
Definition
Accessory pigment
Term
Carotenoids
Definition
Accessory pigment
Term
Light Dependent Reactions
Definition
Sunlight phosphorylates ADP to ATP and reduces NAPD+ forming NADPH
Term
Photosystem I & II
Definition
The two phases of light dependent reactions
Term
Linear Electron Flow
Definition
Primary Pathway, produces ATP and NADPH
Term
Cyclic Electron Flow
Definition
Produces ATP but not NAPDH
Term
Chemiosmosis
Definition
Diffusion of ions across a selectively permeable membrane
Term
Carbon Fixation Reactions
Definition
Builds sugars using smaller molecules
Term
Photorespiration
Definition
Rubisco adds O2 instead of CO2 in the calvin cycle
Term
C4 Plants
Definition
Minimize the cost of photorespiration by incorporating CO2 into 4-carbon compounds in mesophyll cells
Term
CAM Plants
Definition
Use crassulacean acid metabolism to fix carbon
Supporting users have an ad free experience!