Photosynthesis and Plant Biology Concepts

Set of flashcards covering key concepts related to photosynthesis, plant biology, and agricultural practices.

Photosynthesis

The process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using sunlight.

Chloroplast

The organelle where photosynthesis occurs in plant cells.

Transpiration

The process of water loss from plant stomata.

Carbon Fixation

The conversion of inorganic CO2 into organic compounds by photosynthesis.

Light Reactions

The first stage of photosynthesis where sunlight is converted to chemical energy.

Calvin Cycle

The second stage of photosynthesis where ATP and NADPH are used to synthesize glucose.

Rhizobia

Bacteria that fix atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plants.

Vernalization

The process through which plants require a period of cold to trigger flowering.

C3 Photosynthesis

A type of photosynthesis that is inefficient at high temperatures.

Germination

The process by which a seed develops into a new plant.

Crop Rotation

The practice of alternating the species or variety of crops grown on a particular piece of land.

Alleles

Different forms of the same gene.

Biomagnification

The increasing concentration of toxins in organisms higher up the food chain.

Green Manure

Crops grown to be plowed under for improving soil organic matter.

Agroecosystem

An ecosystem modified to produce food, fiber, or shelter.

Niche

The specific environmental conditions to which a species is adapted.