Definitions
Pigment
organic compounds produced through specific living cells that give them color through the selective absorption of light.
What is the benefit of pigment in photosynthesis?
it enables organisms to capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy:)
is fermentation Anaerobic , or an Aerobic Process?
it is an Anaerobic Process
What two types of Fermentation are there?
Lactic acid fermentation, and Alcoholic Fermentation.
Thylakoid
sacs inside a chloroplast, which the light reactions of photosynthesis take place, and arranged in stacks or grana, (or granum.)
would expect a plant to grow well in only green light? Explain. HINT: Plants needs red, and blue light.
No, a plant would not grow well in only green light because its primary photosynthetic pigment, chlorophyll, reflects green light instead of absorbing it.
What is THE Electron Transport chain
A series of electron-carrying molecules within a membrane that transfer electrons and release energy at each transfer
what does the light reaction create
ATP, NADPH, and Oxygen
where is energy stored in ATP
It is stored in the 3 Phosphate Groups
where does Glycolysis take place, and what does it produce?
Glycolysis is found in the Cytoplasm, and produce a net gain of 2 ATP, and 2 NADH.
Chlorophyll
the connective tissue that provides structural support for organs, and the fluid-filled space within a chloroplast where the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis occurs.
if you wanted to grow plants in a room with no windows, what color of light would you choose to shine on the plants to maximize their photosynthetic potential? Why?
a combination of blue and red light, as these are the colors most crucial for photosynthesis. This is because plant chlorophyll absorbs blue and red wavelengths most efficiently, while reflecting green light, which is why plants appear green.