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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Discover the Significance of Chloroplasts in Photosynthesis: The Powerhouse of Energy Production in Plants and Algae

An organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs Chloroplast The organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs is called chloroplast. Chloroplast...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Exploring the Importance of Thylakoid Membranes in Chloroplasts for Efficient Photosynthesis

saclike photosynthetic membranes found in chloroplasts Thylakoid The sac-like photosynthetic membranes found in chloroplasts are called thylakoid membranes. These membranes are highly specialized structures that contain pigments...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Unlocking the Secrets of Stroma: The Key to Chloroplast Metabolism and Photosynthesis

fluid portion of the chloroplast; outside of the thylakoids Stroma The fluid portion of the chloroplast outside of the thylakoids is called stroma. Stroma is a semi-liquid...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Understanding the Electron Transport Chain and ATP Generation in Cellular Respiration

series of electron carrier proteins that shuttle high-energy electrons during ATP-generating reactions Electron Transport Chain These electron carrier proteins are known as the electron transport chain (ETC)....

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Understanding Photosynthesis: How Plants Convert Sunlight into Energy

Plants use the sun’s energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugars Photosynthesis Plants use a process called photosynthesis to convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Optimizing Photosynthesis: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Action Spectrum for Maximum Efficiency

A profile of the relative performance of the different wavelengths in photosynthesis. Action spectrum Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria use...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Exploring the Wonders of Photons: Wave-Particle Duality, Interactions, and Applications in Science

a particle of light photon A particle of light, also known as a photon, is a fundamental particle that carries electromagnetic energy. Photons have no mass and...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

The Role of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) as the Primary Energy Source for Cellular Processes

(adenosine triphosphate) main energy source that cells use for most of their work ATP Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is considered the main energy source that cells use for...