Photosynthesis Basics

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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental mineral ion required by plants?

Calcium (correct)

Potassium

Nitrogen

Magnesium

Plants obtain mineral ions passively through diffusion.

False (B)

Why are mineral ions essential for plant growth?

Mineral ions are essential for plants to synthesize essential biological molecules like proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Without these molecules, plants cannot grow or photosynthesize efficiently.

Plants absorb mineral ions from the soil through specialized cells called ______ cells.

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Match the following mineral ions with their main function in plants:

Nitrogen = Component of chlorophyll and essential for photosynthesis Magnesium = Component of proteins and nucleic acids Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary pigment involved in absorbing sunlight for photosynthesis?

Chlorophyll (B) Signup and view all the answers

Photosynthesis is an exothermic reaction that releases heat energy.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main raw materials used in photosynthesis?

Carbon dioxide and water Signup and view all the answers

Plants are classified as ______ because they can produce their own food.

autotrophs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a product of photosynthesis?

Proteins (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following products of photosynthesis with their primary uses:

Glucose = Provides energy for the plant Starch = Stored form of energy Lipids = Energy source in seeds Cellulose = Forms cell walls Amino Acids = Building blocks of proteins Signup and view all the answers

Explain how plants are considered producers in a food chain.

Plants are producers because they can manufacture their own food through photosynthesis, providing the initial source of energy for all other organisms in the food chain. Signup and view all the answers

Plants can use glucose produced by photosynthesis directly for respiration.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main factors that limit the rate of photosynthesis?

Temperature, Light intensity, Carbon dioxide concentration (B) Signup and view all the answers

Water is considered a limiting factor in photosynthesis because plants need a large amount of water for transpiration.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Explain how increasing temperature affects the rate of photosynthesis.

Increasing temperature increases the kinetic energy of particles, leading to more frequent collisions between reactants and enzymes. This increases the likelihood of successful reactions and speeds up the rate of photosynthesis. However, at very high temperatures, enzymes can become denatured, reducing the overall rate of photosynthesis. Signup and view all the answers

The ______ of an enzyme can change shape when exposed to high temperatures, making it unable to bind to its substrate.

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Match the following limiting factors with their descriptions:

Temperature = Affects the kinetic energy of particles, influencing the speed of reactions Light intensity = Provides the energy for photosynthesis Carbon dioxide concentration = A reactant in the Calvin cycle, which produces glucose Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a limiting factor in photosynthesis?

Availability of water (B) Signup and view all the answers

Increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the environment always increases the rate of photosynthesis.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the rate of photosynthesis when the temperature is below the optimum range for a particular plant species?

When the temperature is below the optimum range, the rate of photosynthesis decreases because the kinetic energy of particles is lower. This leads to fewer collisions between reactants and enzymes, resulting in a slower rate of reaction and less glucose production. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these enzymes breaks down proteins into smaller polypeptide chains?

Pepsin (A) Signup and view all the answers

Proteases are enzymes that break down carbohydrates into simple sugars.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where are lipase enzymes produced?

Pancreas Signup and view all the answers

Bile is an substance produced in the .

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Which of the following organs is responsible for the production of bile?

Liver (C) Signup and view all the answers

Mechanical digestion involves breaking down food into smaller pieces without changing the chemical composition of the food molecules.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of villi in the small intestine?

To increase the surface area for absorption (A) Signup and view all the answers

The presence of microvilli on the surface of villi further reduces the surface area available for absorption.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the process by which small food molecules and ions move from the small intestine into the bloodstream?

Absorption Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is the process of eliminating undigested food waste from the body.

Egestion Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of blood capillaries in the villi?

Blood capillaries transport glucose and amino acids away from the small intestine in the blood. Signup and view all the answers

The movement of ______ helps to move food along and mix it with the enzymes present.

villi Signup and view all the answers

Match the following digestive enzymes with their primary function:

Amylase = Breaks down proteins into amino acids Protease = Breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars Lipase = Breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the ileum?

Absorption of water and digested food molecules (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following structures with their function in the small intestine:

Villi = Increase surface area for absorption Microvilli = Further increase surface area for absorption Blood capillaries = Transport glucose and amino acids Lacteal = Transport fatty acids and glycerol Signup and view all the answers

The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes in an acidic fluid, which lowers the pH of the fluid coming from the stomach.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called that converts amino acids not used for protein synthesis into urea?

Deamination Signup and view all the answers

Proteases are enzymes that break down proteins into ______.

amino acids Signup and view all the answers

Pepsin, a protease, is produced in the small intestine.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main products of lipid breakdown by lipases?

glycerol and fatty acids Signup and view all the answers

Where is bile stored before being released into the small intestine?

Gall bladder (B) Signup and view all the answers

Bile is a basic substance, meaning it has a high pH.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of bile salts in lipid digestion?

Emulsification Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ involved in digestion?

Small Intestine (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction, transferring energy from sunlight to chloroplasts in green plants
Chlorophyll, a green pigment, absorbs sunlight's energy, converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose
Oxygen is released as a byproduct
Plants are autotrophs capable of creating their own food
They are producers, initiating food chains
Glucose produced is used for energy in respiration, or stored as starch, lipids, cellulose (cell walls), or amino acids
Raw materials for photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water
Light energy is not a substance, therefore not a raw material

Factors Affecting Photosynthesis Rate

Plants have limited resources, restricting their photosynthetic rate
Limiting factors include:
- Temperature: Enzymes denature at high temperatures, reducing the reaction rate. At low temperatures, particles have low kinetic energy and collisions are infrequent
- Light intensity: More light increases reaction rate until another factor becomes the limiting one
- Carbon dioxide concentration: The reaction rate increases proportionally with carbon dioxide until another factor becomes the limiting one
Chlorophyll and the number of chloroplasts also impact the rate, affected by diseases, nutrient deficiency, or genetic traits

Practical Investigating Photosynthesis

Demonstrates oxygen production by plants submerged in water (e.g., pondweed)
Oxygen is produced as bubbles
Apparatus: beaker, pondweed, funnel, boiling tube, splint
Method:
- Submerge pondweed in a beaker of water
- Invert a funnel over the pondweed
- Place a boiling tube over the end of the funnel
- Observe bubbles and test with a glowing splint (to identify oxygen)
This can test rates of photosynthesis over time

Leaf Structure and Adaptations

Leaves have specialized structures for optimal photosynthesis:
- Wax cuticle: Protects against water loss
- Upper epidermis: Thin, transparent for light penetration
- Palisade mesophyll: Tightly packed chloroplasts for maximum light absorption
- Spongy mesophyll: Has air spaces to maximize diffusion of gases (carbon dioxide and oxygen)
- Lower epidermis: Contains stomata for gas exchange
- Stomata: Open to allow carbon dioxide in, close to prevent water loss
- Guard cells: Regulate stomata opening and closing
- Vascular bundle: (xylem and phloem): Transports water, minerals, and sugars
These structures are optimized for absorbing light, carrying out photosynthesis, and minimizing water loss

Plants and Mineral Ions

Plants need various mineral ions for growth and health, beyond carbohydrates
Two essential ions:
- Magnesium: Needed to make chlorophyll
- Nitrogen: Needed to make amino acids (proteins)
Deficiencies in these ions result in visible symptoms (e.g., yellowing, stunted growth)

Balanced Diet

A balanced diet contains the necessary proportions of food groups for good health:
- Carbohydrates (energy)
- Proteins (growth and repair)
- Lipids (energy storage, insulation)
- Fibre (intestinal health)
- Vitamins and minerals (various functions)
- Water (essential for bodily functions)
Imbalances in these ratios leads to malnutrition, potentially causing various health issues such as starvation, coronary heart disease, constipation, and obesity

Role of Digestive Enzymes

Digestive enzymes break down large, insoluble molecules into smaller, soluble molecules for absorption and assimilation
Carbohydrases: Amylase (breaks down starch into maltose), Maltase (breaks maltose into glucose)
Proteases: Pepsin (breaks proteins into polypeptide chains) and other proteases (break polypeptide chains into amino acids)
Lipases: break down lipids into glycerol and fatty acids

Bile

An alkaline substance produced by the liver
Stored in the gall bladder
It:
- Neutralizes stomach acid
Emulsifies fats (increases surface area for lipase action)

Small Intestine: Structure and Adaptations

The small intestine is the primary site for nutrient absorption.
Features increasing absorptive capacity include:
- Large surface area: Folds, villi, microvilli
- Thin walls: Short diffusion distance
- Good blood supply (capillaries): Rapid transport of absorbed nutrients
- Lacteals (lymph vessels): Carry absorbed fats (lipids)

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental mineral ion required by plants?

Plants obtain mineral ions passively through diffusion.

Why are mineral ions essential for plant growth?

Plants absorb mineral ions from the soil through specialized cells called ______ cells.

Match the following mineral ions with their main function in plants:

What is the primary pigment involved in absorbing sunlight for photosynthesis?

Photosynthesis is an exothermic reaction that releases heat energy.

What are the two main raw materials used in photosynthesis?

Plants are classified as ______ because they can produce their own food.

Which of the following is NOT a product of photosynthesis?

Match the following products of photosynthesis with their primary uses:

Explain how plants are considered producers in a food chain.

Plants can use glucose produced by photosynthesis directly for respiration.

What are the three main factors that limit the rate of photosynthesis?

Water is considered a limiting factor in photosynthesis because plants need a large amount of water for transpiration.

Explain how increasing temperature affects the rate of photosynthesis.

The ______ of an enzyme can change shape when exposed to high temperatures, making it unable to bind to its substrate.

Match the following limiting factors with their descriptions:

Which of the following is NOT a limiting factor in photosynthesis?

Increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the environment always increases the rate of photosynthesis.

What happens to the rate of photosynthesis when the temperature is below the optimum range for a particular plant species?

Which of these enzymes breaks down proteins into smaller polypeptide chains?

Proteases are enzymes that break down carbohydrates into simple sugars.

Where are lipase enzymes produced?

Bile is an ______ substance produced in the ______.

Which of the following organs is responsible for the production of bile?

Mechanical digestion involves breaking down food into smaller pieces without changing the chemical composition of the food molecules.

What is the primary function of villi in the small intestine?

The presence of microvilli on the surface of villi further reduces the surface area available for absorption.

What is the name of the process by which small food molecules and ions move from the small intestine into the bloodstream?

The ______ is the process of eliminating undigested food waste from the body.

What is the role of blood capillaries in the villi?

The movement of ______ helps to move food along and mix it with the enzymes present.

Match the following digestive enzymes with their primary function:

What is the main function of the ileum?

Match the following structures with their function in the small intestine:

The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes in an acidic fluid, which lowers the pH of the fluid coming from the stomach.

What is the process called that converts amino acids not used for protein synthesis into urea?

Proteases are enzymes that break down proteins into ______.

Pepsin, a protease, is produced in the small intestine.

What are the two main products of lipid breakdown by lipases?

Where is bile stored before being released into the small intestine?

Bile is a basic substance, meaning it has a high pH.

What is the primary role of bile salts in lipid digestion?

Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ involved in digestion?

Study Notes

Photosynthesis

Factors Affecting Photosynthesis Rate

Practical Investigating Photosynthesis

Leaf Structure and Adaptations

Plants and Mineral Ions

Balanced Diet

Role of Digestive Enzymes

Bile

Small Intestine: Structure and Adaptations

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