Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration Flashcard

Front

Aerobic respiration occurs when _____ is available.

Back

Oxygen

Front

The green pigment in a chloroplast that traps energy from sunlight is called _____

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

The reactions of the Kreb's Cycle occur in the _____

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What molecule does Aerobic respiration use that Anaerobic respiration is missing?

Back

Oxygen

Front

During Photosynthesis, _____

Back

Plants convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy, in the form of glucose.

Front

What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

Back

To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

Front

What is produced during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

Back

ATP and NADPH.

Front

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Back

To absorb light energy, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths.

Front

What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.