Cell Energy Flashcards
ATP
Adenosine Triphosphate, Energy, 3 phosphates
ADP
Adenosine Diphosphate,
AMP
Adenosine Monophosphate,
Photosynthesis
the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water
Glucose
a simple sugar which is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates
Carbohydrate
the sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products
Autotroph
an organism that is able to form nutritional organic substances from simple inorganic substances such as carbon dioxide
Heterotroph
an organism deriving its nutritional requirements from complex organic substances
Pigments
the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue
Chlorophyl
a green pigment, present in all green plants and is responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis
Light Reactions
reactions in photosynthesis that require light energy that is captured by light-absorbing pigments to be converted into chemical energy in the form of ATP
Dark Reactions
reactions that take place during the second stage of photosynthesis and do not require light
Krebs Cycle
t takes place in the mitochondria, consuming oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and water as waste products, and converting ADP to energy-rich ATP.
Glycosis
the breakdown of glucose by enzymes, releasing energy and pyruvic acid
Respiration
oxygen is conveyed to tissues and cells, and the oxidation products, carbon dioxide and water, are given off
