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Intro Biology — Photosynthesis and Respiration

Energy processes in plants and cells

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bio_leaf_labs 15 terms Feb 23, 2026
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Terms 15

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Photosynthesis
Process converting light energy into glucose: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light → C6H12O6 + 6O2
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Chlorophyll
Pigment in chloroplasts absorbing light energy for photosynthesis
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Light-Dependent Reactions
Occur in thylakoid membrane; produce ATP and NADPH using light
4
Calvin Cycle
Light-independent reactions in stroma; fix CO2 into glucose using ATP and NADPH
5
Cellular Respiration
Breaking down glucose to release energy: C6H12O6 + O2 → CO2 + H2O + ATP
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Glycolysis
First stage of respiration; glucose split into pyruvate in cytoplasm
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Krebs Cycle
Occurs in mitochondrial matrix; releases CO2 and produces electron carriers
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Electron Transport Chain
Inner mitochondrial membrane; produces most ATP via chemiosmosis
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ATP
Adenosine triphosphate; primary energy currency of the cell
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Fermentation
Anaerobic ATP production; produces lactic acid or ethanol as byproduct
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Stroma
Fluid-filled space inside chloroplast where Calvin Cycle occurs
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Thylakoid
Membrane sacs in chloroplast where light reactions occur; stacked in grana
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NADPH
Electron carrier produced in light reactions; used in Calvin Cycle
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Aerobic Respiration
Oxygen-requiring respiration producing up to 36–38 ATP per glucose molecule
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Stomata
Tiny pores on plant leaves regulating gas exchange and water loss