Biology Chapter 7.2 Organelles that release and capture energy
cell membrane
A cell structure that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell.
chlorophyll
A green pigment located within the chloroplasts of plants. Can participate directly in the light reactions, which convert solar energy to chemical energy.
cell wall
A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell
chloroplasts
A structure in the cells of plants and some other organisms that captures energy from sunlight and uses it to produce food.
Inner and outer membrane of mitochondria
Inner membrane is much larger than the outer one The inner membrane is folded up inside the membrane
photosynthesis
Plants and other single-celled organisms capture the energy of sunlight directly for storage and later use
mitochondria
changes chemical energy stored in food into compounds that are easier for the cell to use. Surrounded by outer membrane and inner membrane
What process do chloroplasts use ?
photosynthesis
mitochondrion
Cell organelle that converts the chemical energy stored in food into compounds that are more convenient for the cell to use
How do chloroplasts turn energy into food?
Take energy from sunlight and change it into energy stored in food
lipid bilayer
a flexible double-layered sheet that makes up the cell membrane and forms a barrier between the cell wall and it's surroundings
selective permeability
a process in which a membrane allows some molecules to pass through while keeping others out
