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What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
Which pigments are involved in absorbing light energy for photosynthesis?
Which pigments are involved in absorbing light energy for photosynthesis?
What type of energy is utilized during the process of photosynthesis?
What type of energy is utilized during the process of photosynthesis?
What is the structure of chloroplasts?
What is the structure of chloroplasts?
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Which statement accurately describes the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
Which statement accurately describes the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
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Photosynthesis occurs in which type of cells?
Photosynthesis occurs in which type of cells?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of chloroplasts involved in photosynthesis?
Which of the following is NOT a component of chloroplasts involved in photosynthesis?
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What is the primary purpose of the Dark Reaction in photosynthesis?
What is the primary purpose of the Dark Reaction in photosynthesis?
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Which molecule is primarily regenerated during the Regeneration phase of the Calvin Cycle?
Which molecule is primarily regenerated during the Regeneration phase of the Calvin Cycle?
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In Cyclic Photophosphorylation, where do the energized electrons go after passing through the first electron transport chain?
In Cyclic Photophosphorylation, where do the energized electrons go after passing through the first electron transport chain?
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What is the result of the Reduction phase in the Calvin Cycle?
What is the result of the Reduction phase in the Calvin Cycle?
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Which enzyme plays a critical role in the Carboxylation step of the Calvin Cycle?
Which enzyme plays a critical role in the Carboxylation step of the Calvin Cycle?
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What byproducts are produced during the Non-Cyclic Photophosphorylation process?
What byproducts are produced during the Non-Cyclic Photophosphorylation process?
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During the light reaction of photosynthesis, what is the immediate result of energized electrons moving through the electron transport chain?
During the light reaction of photosynthesis, what is the immediate result of energized electrons moving through the electron transport chain?
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What role does ATP play in the Calvin Cycle?
What role does ATP play in the Calvin Cycle?
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What is the fate of the NADP+ produced during Non-Cyclic Photophosphorylation?
What is the fate of the NADP+ produced during Non-Cyclic Photophosphorylation?
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What is the primary function of the thylakoid membrane in photosynthesis?
What is the primary function of the thylakoid membrane in photosynthesis?
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Which component accumulates H+ ions during the process of photosynthesis?
Which component accumulates H+ ions during the process of photosynthesis?
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What role does chlorophyll A play in the photosynthesis process?
What role does chlorophyll A play in the photosynthesis process?
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What structure is referred to as 'granum' in the context of photosynthesis?
What structure is referred to as 'granum' in the context of photosynthesis?
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Which of the following structures is involved in the Calvin Cycle?
Which of the following structures is involved in the Calvin Cycle?
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What happens to excited electrons in chlorophyll after they absorb photons?
What happens to excited electrons in chlorophyll after they absorb photons?
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What is the role of the magnesium atom in chlorophyll?
What is the role of the magnesium atom in chlorophyll?
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Which of the following is NOT a location associated with photosynthesis?
Which of the following is NOT a location associated with photosynthesis?
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What is generated during the non-cyclic photophosphorylation process?
What is generated during the non-cyclic photophosphorylation process?
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Study Notes
Photosynthesis Overview
- Photosynthesis uses sunlight to create glucose from carbon dioxide and water.
- Chlorophyll A, B, and carotenoids absorb sunlight's energy.
- Excited electrons release energy, absorbed by Chlorophyll A (P680 and P700).
- The process involves a porphyrin ring with a magnesium atom.
Chloroplast Anatomy
- Photosynthesis takes place in chloroplasts, double-membraned organelles in plant cells.
- Key structures include the outer membrane, granum (thylakoid stacks), thylakoids, thylakoid membrane (location of the ETC), thylakoid lumen, intermembrane space, inner membrane, stroma (Calvin Cycle location), and stroma lamellae (cyclic photophosphorylation location).
Steps of Photosynthesis
Light Reaction
- Light energizes electrons in PSII, passed to an electron acceptor.
- These electrons move through the ETC, creating 1.5 ATP.
- Electrons are re-energized at PSI, then may either proceed through cyclic or non-cyclic pathways.
- Cyclic phosphorylation generates 1 ATP.
- Non-cyclic phosphorylation generates 1 ATP and NADPH for the Calvin Cycle.
Dark Reaction (Calvin Cycle)
- Purpose: convert carbon dioxide into glucose (2 G3P).
- Carboxylation: 6 carbon dioxide and 6 RuBP form 12 3-PGA.
- Reduction: 12 ATP and 12 NADPH convert 12 3-PGA to 12 G3P.
- Regeneration: 10 G3P are used to regenerate 6 RuBP, needed to start the Calvin Cycle.
- Remaining 2 G3P are used to produce glucose.
Photolysis
- During photolysis, water splits into hydrogen ions, electrons, and oxygen.
- The hydrogen ions are used in creating NADPH.
- Electrons replace those lost in photosystem II.
- Oxygen is released as a byproduct.
Chemiosmosis
- Hydrogen ions (H+) accumulate in the thylakoid lumen.
- The hydrogen ion (H+) gradient generates ATP through ATP synthase.
Action Spectrum
- Chloroplasts most effectively absorb red and blue light.
- Green light is least effective for photosynthesis.
Alternatives to C3 Photosynthesis
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C4 Photosynthesis: CO2 is moved to bundle sheath cells, minimizes photorespiration and water loss, and produces a 4-carbon intermediary compound needing an extra ATP.
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CAM Photosynthesis: CO2 is fixed at night to minimize water loss and minimize photorespiration.
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Explore the fascinating process of photosynthesis, where plants convert sunlight into glucose using chlorophyll. This quiz covers the anatomy of chloroplasts, the light reactions, and the overall steps involved in photosynthesis, including both cyclic and non-cyclic pathways.
