Differentiate Anabolism and Catabolism
Anabolism is building up while catabolism is breaking down
What are the reactants in Photosynthesis?
6 carbon dioxide molecules and 6 water molecules
What is the difference between Grana and Thylakoid?
Grana - Series of interconnected flattened sacs; Thylakoid - Individual flattened sacs
Which photosystem is used to produce the high energy carried NADPH?
Photosystem I
It uses energy from the ion gradient to power the production of ATP in the Electron Transport Chain
ATP Synthase
What are the two types of Fermentation?
Alcoholic and Lactic Acid Fermentation
Where does Glycolysis occur?
Cytoplasm
What is the initial compound needed in Kreb Cycle?
Acetyl-CoA
What does NADPH stand for?
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
What are the outputs in one turn of Krebs Cycle?
1 ATP, 1 FADH2, 2 CO2 and 3 NADH
What happens to water during the light reactions of photosynthesis?
Water is split into oxygen gas and hydrogen ion
What happens during the Calvin Cycle?
Carbon Dioxide is converted into Sugar
What does FADH2 stand for?
Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide
Where does the Dark Reactions occur?
Stroma
What is the main product of Glycolysis?
Two pyruvate molecules
What is Cellular Respiration?
Involves the oxidation of glucose in order to create ATP
What are the two sublayers of the mesophyll layer in a leaf?
Spongy and Palisade
What is photosynthesis?
The process whereby plants use the energy of the sun to produce sugar from CO2 and water
What is the purpose of RUBISCO?
It is the main enzyme that catalyzes the first reactions of the Calvin Cycle
It is the colorless fluid surrounding the grana
Stroma
What does ATP stand for and what is its main purpose?
Adenosine Triphosphate - The energy currency used by all cells which contains high energy phosphate bonds
It is the use of water to break down the last two phosphates in ATP to produce energy
Hydrolysis
What is the importance of accessory pigments in leaves?
They extend the range of light absorption
What are the inputs in Electron Transport Chain?
6 O2, 10 NADH, 2 FADH2