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Chp.10 Photosynthesis
Lanom-WCJC
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
11/12/2012
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Term
Photosynthesis
 Definition
Convert solar energy to chemical energy
Term
Autotrophs
 Definition
Producers of biospheres
Term
Heterotrophs
 Definition
Unable to make food
Term
Major Location of photosynthesis
 Definition
leaves
Term
Stomata
 Definition
Microscopic pores that allows CO2 to enter and O2 to leave
Term
Stoma
 Definition
Dense fluid inside choloroplast
Term
Wavelength
 Definition
Distance between crests
Term
Electromagnetic Spectrum
 Definition
Entire range of electric energy and radiation
Term
Ultraviolet
 Definition
Short wavelength
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Infrared
 Definition
Long wavelenth
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Chlorophyll A
 Definition
Main photosynthetic pigment. Blue-green
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Chlorophyll B
 Definition
Accessory pigment. Yellow-green
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Carotenoids
 Definition
Reflect orange
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Xanthophylls
 Definition
reflect yellow
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Crassulacean Acid Metabolism
 Definition
Fixes carbon in succulents/cactuses
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