photodynthesis key terms Flashcards

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1
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what is a metabolic pathway

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series of small reactions controlled by enzymes

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2
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phosphorylation

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adding phosphate to a molecule

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3
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photophosphorylation

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adding phosphate to a molecule using light

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4
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photolysis

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the splitting of a molecule using light

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5
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photoionisation

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when light energy ‘excites’ electrons in an atom or molecule, giving them more energy and causing them to be released. causes the atom or molecule to become a positively charged ion

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6
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hydrolysis

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splitting of a molecule using water

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7
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decarboxylation

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removal of carbons from a molecule (most commonly in the form of CO2)

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dehydrogenation

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removal of hydrogen from a molecule

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9
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redox reactions

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reactions that involve oxidation and reduction

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10
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coenzyme

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molecule that aids the function of an enzyme

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11
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what are the 2 products of the light dependent reaction

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ATP and reduced NAD (P for plants)

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