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Organelles Function
Photosynthesis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Pigment | Molecule that absorbs certain wavelengths of light. |
| Chlorophyll | Pigment responsible for trapping light energy in photosynthesis. |
| Thylakoid | Internal membrane-bound sac of a chloroplast. |
| Electron Transport Chain | Series of molecules through which electrons are passed to make ATP. |
| NADPH | Electron carrier that provides high-energy electrons for photosynthesis. |
| Carbon Dioxide Fixation | Process by which carbon dioxide is incorporated into organic compounds. |
| Calvin Cycle | Common method of carbon dioxide fixation in photosynthesis. |
| Sunlight | Energy that is needed to begin the process of photosynthesis. |