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What is the primary role of the photosystems in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

  • To gather light and facilitate energy conversion (correct)
  • To store excess oxygen produced
  • To convert ATP into glucose
  • To transport carbon dioxide into the stroma

    • Which process occurs in the stroma of chloroplasts?

  • Photosystem II activation
  • Light absorption
  • The Calvin cycle (correct)
  • Production of oxygen

    • During the light-dependent reactions, what is directly produced as a byproduct?

  • G3P
  • Oxygen (correct)
  • NADPH
  • Glucose

    • In the context of photosynthesis, what does the term 'carbon fixation' refer to?

    <p>The conversion of atmospheric CO2 into organic molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following molecules is NOT used during the light-dependent reactions?

    <p>Glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes erythromycin?

    <p>Erythromycin is mass produced and commonly administered orally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

    <p>To absorb light energy necessary for splitting water molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced in the dark reactions of photosynthesis?

    <p>G3P</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During photosynthesis, which component is primarily used to provide hydrogen for glucose production?

    <p>Water absorbed from the soil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecules are utilized to drive the Calvin cycle reactions?

    <p>ATP and NADPH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many molecules of carbon dioxide are required to produce one sugar molecule during the dark reaction?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pigment is considered the main pigment used in photosynthesis?

    <p>Chlorophyll a</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What waste product is released into the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

    <p>Oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the process of photosynthesis?

    <p>The capture and conversion of light energy into chemical energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily take place?

    <p>Chloroplasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of glucose produced by photosynthesis in plants?

    <p>It provides energy for growth and development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately distinguishes primary metabolites from secondary metabolites?

    <p>Secondary metabolites do not play a significant role in growth and reproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a primary metabolite?

    <p>Citric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant characteristic of secondary metabolites?

    <p>They are typically produced in smaller quantities compared to primary metabolites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metabolic process is characterized by the production of amino acids such as L-glutamate?

    <p>Energy metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Atropine, a secondary metabolite, is derived from which of the following?

    <p>Various plant sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following metabolites is primarily utilized in the clinical treatment of bradycardia?

    <p>Atropine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do secondary metabolites primarily contribute to ecological functions?

    <p>By serving as antibiotics or pigments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In industrial microbiology, which of the following is recognized as a major primary metabolite?

    <p>Ethanol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the enzyme rubisco play in the initial stages of photosynthesis?

    <p>It catalyzes the reaction of CO2 with RuBP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In glycolysis, what is the primary outcome regarding energy production?

    <p>Net gain of two molecules of ATP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is essential for the regeneration of RuBP in the Calvin cycle?

    <p>ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of coenzymes in the Krebs cycle?

    <p>They are reduced to generate ATP in the electron transport chain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is primarily produced as a direct result of the reduction phase in the Calvin cycle?

    <p>Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of the Citric Acid Cycle?

    <p>It occurs in the mitochondrial matrix under aerobic conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metabolic pathway converts substrates into more complex products?

    <p>Biosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following intermediates is NOT typically associated with metabolism of primary metabolites?

    <p>Glycerol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes a substrate used in the shikimic acid pathway?

    <p>Erythrose-4-phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial product formed when phosphoenol pyruvate and erythrose-4-phosphate react in the shikimic acid pathway?

    <p>3-deoxy-D-arabino-heptulosonate 7-phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following amino acids is not synthesized through the shikimate pathway?

    <p>Methionine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzymatic reaction follows the formation of shikimate from the shikimic acid pathway?

    <p>Phosphorylation to shikimate 3-phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which environmental stresses can trigger the expression of phenolic compounds produced via the shikimic acid pathway?

    <p>Pathogens and UV radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The enzyme involved in transforming 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate into chorismate is known as?

    <p>Chorismate synthase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of compounds are primarily produced through the shikimic acid pathway?

    <p>Phenolic compounds and alkaloids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which carbon unit is specifically derived from L-methionine?

    <p>C1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Metabolism

    • Metabolism refers to all chemical transformations occurring within living organisms.
    • These transformations are essential for the survival and functioning of living organisms.
    • Metabolites are the end products or intermediates of these metabolic processes.

    Primary Metabolites

    • Primary metabolites are directly involved in normal growth, development, and reproduction.
    • They are essential for proper growth.
    • Examples include ethanol, lactic acid, certain amino acids, L-glutamate, L-lysine, and citric acid.

    Secondary Metabolites

    • Secondary metabolites are derived from primary metabolites.
    • They don't play a direct role in growth, development, or reproduction.
    • They are often produced during the stationary phase of growth.
    • Examples include atropine, erythromycin, and bacitracin.

    Photosynthesis

    • Photosynthesis is the process of capturing light energy and converting it to chemical energy stored in sugar molecules.
    • Occurs in chloroplasts of green organisms.
    • The overall process can be summarized as: 6CO2 + 12H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O

    Photosynthesis Steps

    • Carbon dioxide enters through stomata, water is absorbed by roots, and both are transported to leaves.
    • Chlorophyll absorbs light energy to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen.
    • Hydrogen and carbon dioxide are used to produce glucose.
    • Oxygen is released as a waste product.
    • Glucose provides energy for plant growth and development.

    Pigments in Photosynthesis

    • Pigments absorb light energy at specific wavelengths.
    • Important pigments include Chlorophyll a, Chlorophyll b, and carotenoids.
    • They are located within the thylakoids of chloroplasts.

    Light Reaction of Photosynthesis

    • Occurs only in the presence of sunlight.
    • Takes place in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.
    • Grana, membrane-bound sacs within the thylakoid, gather light and are called photosystems.
    • Two types of photosystems: Photosystem I and Photosystem II.
    • Light energy is converted to ATP and NADPH, which are used in the dark reaction.
    • Water is used and oxygen is produced.
    • Chemical equation: 2H2O + 2NADP+ + 3ADP + 3Pi → O2 + 2NADPH + 3ATP

    Dark Reaction of Photosynthesis (Calvin Cycle)

    • Also called carbon-fixing reaction.
    • Occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast.
    • Utilizes NADPH and ATP from the light reaction.
    • Plants capture carbon dioxide through stomata and proceed to the Calvin cycle.
    • ATP and NADPH convert six molecules of carbon dioxide into one glucose molecule.
    • Chemical equation: 3CO2 + 6 NADPH + 5H2O + 9ATP → G3P + 2H+ + 6 NADP+ + 9 ADP + 8 Pi

    Calvin Cycle Stages

    • Carbon fixation: CO2 combines with RuBP, producing a six-carbon compound that splits into two 3-PGA molecules.
    • Reduction: ATP and NADPH convert 3-PGA molecules into G3P.
    • Regeneration: Some G3P molecules form glucose, while the rest are recycled to regenerate RuBP.

    Glycolysis

    • Converts glucose into pyruvate.
    • Occurs in the cytosol and is independent of oxygen.
    • Generates a net gain of two ATP molecules.

    Citric Acid Cycle (Krebs Cycle)

    • Occurs in the mitochondrial matrix under aerobic conditions.
    • Oxidizes acetyl-CoA to form carbon dioxide.
    • Reduces coenzymes, generating ATP in the electron transport chain.
    • Eight-step process.

    Biosynthesis of Secondary Metabolites

    • Multi-step, enzyme-catalyzed process.
    • Simple compounds are modified, converted, or joined to form macromolecules.
    • Building blocks are derived from primary metabolites, primarily from photosynthesis, glycolysis, and the Krebs cycle.
    • Important building blocks include acetyl CoA, shikimic acid, mevalonic acid, and malonic acid.

    Building Blocks by Carbon Units

    • C1 derived from S-methyl of L-methionine
    • C2 derived from acetyl-CoA
    • C5 derived from isoprene units
    • C6-C3 units (phenyl propyl units) derived from phenylalanine or tyrosine through the shikimic acid pathway.

    Shikimic Acid Pathway

    • Biosynthesis of phenolic compounds, alkaloids, and other aromatic compounds.
    • Occurs in chloroplast plant cells.
    • Activated by environmental stresses like pathogens, herbivores, inappropriate pH, temperature, UV radiation, saline stress, and heavy metals.
    • Pathway starts with phosphoenol pyruvate and erythrose-4-phosphate, ending with chorismate.

    Shikimic Acid Pathway Steps

    • Phosphoenol pyruvate and erythrose-4-phosphate react to form 3-deoxy-D-arabino-heptulosonate 7-phosphate.
    • Shikimate kinase catalyzes the phosphorylation of shikimate to form shikimate 3-phosphate.
    • Shikimate 3-phosphate couples with phosphoenol pyruvate to give 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate.
    • 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate is transformed into chorismate by chorismate synthase.

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