Energetics

2. An organelle that converts energy of sunlight into chemical energy by synthesizing simple sugars.
4. A reduction in electrical charge through gain of electrons. Ex. CO2 is reduced to C6H12O6 in photosynthesis
7. A process in which glucose is broken down to make pyruvate - occurs in the cytosol
12. A pathway for electrons during the Calvin Cycle that increases production of ATP
15. A process in which glucose is broken down to make pyruvate and occurs in the cytosol
17. Reactions, The reactions in photosynthesis that converts sunlight energy into chemical energy (ATP, NADPH, etc.).
18. The region surrounding the thylakoid membrane.
20. The biochemical process by which organisms form carbohydrates from carbon dioxide using sunlight. Oxygen is released as a waste product.
21. The fluid-filled interior compartment inside the thylakoid membrane.

1. The major photosynthetic pigment that reflects green wavelengths.
3. A gain in electrical charge through loss of electrons.
5. Plants, They store C4 in a different cell, to reduce chance of photorespiration
6. Interlinked sacks filled with chlorophyll.
8. Reactions, Chemical reactions that convert CO2 into other compounds into C6H12O6. They occur in the stroma, and use the energy from ATP and NADPH
9. Membrane, A highly folded membrane where photosynthetic electron transport takes place.
10. Acceptor: A molecule that gains electrons.
11. Occurs when plants take in more oxygen than carbon dioxide. RuBP is oxygenated by RuBisCO. The product is unable to be used by plants.
13. Photosynthesis, Stomata only open at night, these plants focus on reducing water loss through methodical use of their stomata
14. Carriers, Molecules that store energy as “excited” electrons.
16. II and I, Two photosystems of chlorophyll which enhance each other to create a stronger result--aka enhancement effect
19. Donor: A molecule that loses electrons.