Overview on Photosynthesis Flashcards
(9 cards)
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are the primary producers; they synthesize organic molecules
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Autotrophs
2
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use light energy
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Photoautotrophs
3
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use chemical energy.
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chemoautotrophs
4
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are found mainly in mesophyll cells; they conduct photosynthesis.
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Chloroplasts
5
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Photosynthesis equation:
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6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
6
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is converted to ATP during light reactions to store energy
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ADP
7
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is reduced to NADPH to carry electrons to the Calvin Cycle.
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NADP+
8
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depend on autotrophs for food and oxygen.
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Heterotrophs
9
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gave eukaryotes an evolutionary edge in energy capture.
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Chloroplasts
