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Where does the light reaction occur in the chloroplast?
Where does the light reaction occur in the chloroplast?
What is the byproduct of photosynthesis that is necessary for life?
What is the byproduct of photosynthesis that is necessary for life?
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
What is the result of the Calvin cycle?
What is the result of the Calvin cycle?
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What is the term for the fluid-filled region of the chloroplast where the light-independent reactions occur?
What is the term for the fluid-filled region of the chloroplast where the light-independent reactions occur?
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What is the purpose of the guard cells in a plant?
What is the purpose of the guard cells in a plant?
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What is the name of the pigment responsible for the green color of plants?
What is the name of the pigment responsible for the green color of plants?
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What is the energy source for the light-independent reactions?
What is the energy source for the light-independent reactions?
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What is the term for the organelle found in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs?
What is the term for the organelle found in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs?
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What is the role of photosynthesis in the food chain?
What is the role of photosynthesis in the food chain?
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Study Notes
Light Reaction
- Occurs in the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplast
- Light energy is absorbed by pigments such as chlorophyll and converted into ATP and NADPH
- Two stages:
- Light-dependent reactions: Light energy is used to generate ATP and NADPH
- Light-independent reactions: ATP and NADPH are used to convert CO2 into organic compounds
Importance Of Photosynthesis
- Produces oxygen (O2) as a byproduct, which is necessary for life
- Provides energy and organic compounds for plants and other organisms
- Supports the food chain by providing energy for herbivores and carnivores
- Plays a critical role in regulating Earth's climate by removing CO2 from the atmosphere
Chlorophyll
- A green pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy
- Responsible for the green color of plants
- Has a specific absorption spectrum, absorbing blue and red light but reflecting green light
- Found in two forms: chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b
Calvin Cycle
- Also known as the light-independent reactions or the dark reactions
- Occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast
- ATP and NADPH from the light reaction are used to convert CO2 into glucose (C6H12O6)
- Involves the fixation of CO2 into a three-carbon molecule, followed by the reduction of the molecule to form glucose
Plant Structures
- Chloroplasts: organelles found in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs
- Thylakoids: membrane-bound structures within chloroplasts where light-dependent reactions occur
- Stroma: the fluid-filled region of the chloroplast where light-independent reactions occur
- Mesophyll: the inner tissue of a leaf where photosynthesis occurs
- Guard cells: cells that regulate the opening and closing of stomata, allowing for gas exchange
Light Reaction
- Takes place in thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts
- Converts light energy into ATP and NADPH using pigments like chlorophyll
- Comprises two stages: light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions
Importance Of Photosynthesis
- Yields oxygen (O2) as a byproduct, essential for life
- Provides energy and organic compounds for plants and other organisms
- Supports the food chain by providing energy for herbivores and carnivores
- Regulates Earth's climate by removing CO2 from the atmosphere
Chlorophyll
- Green pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy
- Responsible for the green color of plants
- Has a specific absorption spectrum, absorbing blue and red light, but reflecting green light
- Exists in two forms: chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b
Calvin Cycle
- Also known as light-independent reactions or dark reactions
- Occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast
- ATP and NADPH from the light reaction are used to convert CO2 into glucose (C6H12O6)
- Involves the fixation of CO2 into a three-carbon molecule, followed by the reduction of the molecule to form glucose
Plant Structures
- Chloroplasts: organelles where photosynthesis occurs
- Thylakoids: membrane-bound structures within chloroplasts where light-dependent reactions occur
- Stroma: the fluid-filled region of the chloroplast where light-independent reactions occur
- Mesophyll: the inner tissue of a leaf where photosynthesis occurs
- Guard cells: cells that regulate the opening and closing of stomata, allowing for gas exchange
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Explore the process of light reaction in photosynthesis, including the role of light energy, ATP, and NADPH in converting CO2 into organic compounds.
