Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Photosynthesis
NA
13
Biology
10th Grade
03/18/2009

Additional Biology Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Photosynthesis
Definition
is how plants use water and light to make sugar (glucose)
Term
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Definition
The Spectrum of Waves both visible and invisible.
Term
Visible Spectrum
Definition
A small part of the Electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye.
Term
Photons
Definition
Packets of light
Term
Wavelength
Definition
The length between the waves that determines color.
Term
Chloroplast
Definition
Converts light energy into glucose
Term
Thylakoid
Definition
Converts light energy into chemical energy.
Term
Light Reaction
Definition
light energy is converted into chemical energy; occurs in the thylakoids
Term
Calvin Cycle
Definition
Carbon fixation(uses energy harnessed in the light reactions to convert CO2 into glucose C6H1206
Term
Chlorophyll A
Definition
initiates light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.
Term
Chlorophyll B
Definition
accessory pigment thatalso participates in photosynthesis.
Term
Pigment
Definition
Color
Term
Carotenoids
Definition
accessory pigment (orange)
Supporting users have an ad free experience!