Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of carbon dioxide and water, producing oxygen as a byproduct.

Light Reaction

The phase of photosynthesis where sunlight is absorbed and converted into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH) in the thylakoid membranes.

Chemical Equation of Photosynthesis

6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 O₂.

Aerobic Respiration

The process of producing cellular energy in the presence of oxygen, where glucose is broken down to produce ATP.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Oxygen (O₂)

A gas produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis, essential for aerobic respiration.

Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆)

A simple sugar and important energy source in living organisms, formed during photosynthesis.