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Photo-Cellular Res
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiratoin
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| photosynthesis | A process used by plants and other organisms to convert sunlight into food. |
| chloroplast | An organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs. |
| ATP and NADPH | Two types of molecules that are formed during photosynthesis and used to produce sugar. |
| Carbon Fixation (Calvin Cycle) | The process in photosynthesis that turns carbon dioxide into sugar. |
| plant cell | the basic building blocks of plants that have a unique feature called a cell wall, which provides structural support and protection. |
| stroma | supportive tissue surrounding cells in a particular tissue. |
| thylakoid | structures found in chloroplasts, which are responsible for photosynthesis and contain protein complexes that capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy. |
| grana | allow for efficient light harvesting and are composed of well-packed thylakoids and play a crucial role in photosynthesis |
| glucose (c6h12o6) | is synthesized from carbon dioxide, water, and light energy through a series of biochemical reactions in the chloroplasts. |
| Cellular Respiration | the process by which organisms break down glucose to release energy in the form of ATP. |
| mitochondria | is the organelle inside of a cell where cellular respiration takes place. |