Chapter 8 Vocab

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Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

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compound that cells use to store and release energy

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ATP energy release/storage mechanism

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Breaking and reforming bonds in ADP

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Organisms that consume others for energy:

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Heterotrophs

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How do autotrophs obtain chemical energy?

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The sun provides solar energy converted to chemical energy.

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Autotrophs use solar energy to produce high-energy carbohydrates.

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Photosynthesis

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Pigments are sun-absorbing materials on Thylakoids.

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The sun absorbing material on the Thylakoids.

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Primary pigment in plants?

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Chlorophyll

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Interconnected sacs in chloroplasts for light-dependent reactions.

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Thylakoids

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Fluid portion of chloroplast outside Thylakoids where light-independent reactions occur:

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Stroma

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NADP+?

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Carrier molecule for high energy electrons.