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Chloroplasts are essential for the process of ______, which converts light energy into chemical energy.

photosynthesis

During photosynthesis, oxygen is produced as a by-product from the splitting of ______.

water

Cyanobacteria played a crucial role in increasing the levels of ______ in the Earth's atmosphere.

oxygen

The ______ thylakoid is a part of the chloroplast where light-dependent reactions occur.

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

Photosynthesis has provided ______ to life on Earth by creating organic compounds and oxygen.

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

The current historical timeline of photosynthesis shows that it began approximately ______ billion years ago.

<p>2.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chlorophyll, the green pigment in chloroplasts, is responsible for capturing ______.

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

The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur in the ______ lumen.

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

The transformation of atmospheric CO2 into organic carbon is facilitated by ______.

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

Photosystem II and Photosystem I are two key components involved in the light-dependent reactions of ______.

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

Photosynthesis takes place in the ______ of plant cells.

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

The process of photosynthesis releases ______ as a byproduct.

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

Environmental changes can affect the efficiency of ______ in plants.

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

The historical timeline of photosynthesis began approximately ______ billion years ago.

<p>2.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

Photosynthesis is vital as it provides ______ for nearly all living organisms on Earth.

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

______ gradients are generated during photosynthesis to help produce ATP.

<p>H+</p> Signup and view all the answers

Herbicides can target the photosynthetic process by disrupting ______ transport.

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

In photosynthesis, light energy is converted into ______ energy.

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

During photosynthesis, oxygen is produced as a byproduct when water is split in the ______.

<p>Photosystem II</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cyclic photosynthesis can occur in ______ and Green phototrophic bacteria.

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

Herbicides like Atrazine primarily affect photosynthesis by disrupting ______ mediated ROS generation.

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

In chloroplasts, the conversion of light energy into chemical energy occurs in the ______ membrane.

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

The generation of NADPH and ATP during photosynthesis occurs in the ______ of the chloroplast.

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

Photosynthesis primarily takes place in the ______ of plant cells.

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

The concentration of ______ in the atmosphere is approximately 20%.

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

Photosynthesis has significantly influenced the ______ of Earth, providing oxygen and organic materials.

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

Over billions of years, the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere has ______ due to photosynthesis.

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

The evolution of ______ was instrumental in allowing photosynthesis to take place in organisms.

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

Photosynthesis is essential for converting ______ energy into chemical energy.

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

The release of ______ during photosynthesis is crucial for the respiration of most living organisms.

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

Historically, photosynthesis has been a key driver in shaping the Earth's ______ and biosphere.

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

One major benefit of photosynthesis is the production of ______, which is a fundamental energy source for life.

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

Environmental changes can impact the rate of ______ in various ecosystems.

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

Photosystems are located in the ______ of the chloroplast.

<p>thylakoid membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary source of ______ produced during photosynthesis is the splitting of water molecules.

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

______ is essential for converting solar energy into chemical energy during the light reactions.

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

The process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into glucose is known as ______.

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

The ______ cycle uses ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions to synthesize carbohydrates.

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

Excessive ______ can damage photosynthetic organisms by causing photoinhibition.

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

Photosystem II is responsible for the oxidation of ______ to produce oxygen.

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

The movement of electrons down the ______ chain is crucial for ATP and NADPH formation.

<p>electron transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ is produced in Photosystem I and is essential for reducing NADP+ to NADPH.

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

One of the historical milestones in understanding photosynthesis was the discovery that ______ was a byproduct of the process.

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

What is the primary role of NADP+ reductase in photosynthesis?

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

Which process is used to generate ATP during photosynthesis?

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

Which of the following is a key component in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

<p>Cyclic electron flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mechanism is involved in converting light energy into chemical energy during photosynthesis?

<p>Charge separation</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do chloroplasts respond to environmental changes?

<p>By altering electron transport efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Förster resonant energy transfer primarily involved in during photosynthesis?

<p>Light harvesting</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one common way herbicides target photosynthesis?

<p>Disrupting electron transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Photosystem II in the photosynthetic electron transport chain?

<p>To oxidize water and generate oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the photosystem is primarily responsible for capturing light energy?

<p>P680</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the electrons after they are excited in Photosystem I?

<p>They are transferred to NADP+ to form NADPH</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the charge separation process in the Z-scheme?

<p>It allows electrons to enter the electron transport chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate source of electrons that are used in the photosynthetic electron transport chain?

<p>Water molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate current percentage of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere?

<p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere changed over billions of years?

<p>Gradually increased</p> Signup and view all the answers

What essential role does photosynthesis play in the atmosphere?

<p>Produces oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which time period has photosynthesis primarily influenced the Earth's atmosphere?

<p>2 to 3 billion years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant effect of increased photosynthesis on life forms on Earth?

<p>Extinction of anaerobic organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one major byproduct produced as a result of photosynthesis?

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

Which organisms were crucial in early photosynthesis and oxygen production?

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

What is one of the primary driving factors of the Earth's biosphere as a result of photosynthesis?

<p>Creation of organic materials and oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of oxygen was present in the atmosphere 3 billion years ago?

<p>0%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the light harvesting complex in photosynthesis?

<p>To transfer absorbed light energy to a reaction center</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pigment primarily absorbs light at around 680 nm?

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

During the light-dependent reactions, what is generated from the electron transport chain?

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

What is the main purpose of chemiosmosis in photosynthesis?

<p>To produce ATP through an electrochemical gradient</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the primary charge separation event in photosynthesis?

<p>Electrons are displaced from chlorophyll</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes accessory pigments in photosynthesis?

<p>They enhance the light harvesting capabilities of chlorophyll.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is oxidized to replenish electrons at the reaction center</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which molecules are produced during the Calvin cycle using ATP and NADPH?

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

In which part of the chloroplast does the light-dependent reaction primarily take place?

<p>Thylakoid membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do chloroplasts play in plants?

<p>They convert light energy into chemical energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule is produced as a byproduct during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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

Which structure is responsible for the light-dependent reactions in chloroplasts?

<p>Granal thylakoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of NADP+ in photosynthesis?

<p>To accept electrons and become NADPH.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does chlorophyll contribute to photosynthesis?

<p>It absorbs light energy to initiate the process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the stroma important in chloroplasts?

<p>It is where the Calvin cycle occurs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the gradient of H+ ions across the thylakoid membrane?

<p>It helps in the production of ATP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the function of Photosystem II?

<p>It captures light and splits water molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of cytochrome b6f in photosynthesis?

<p>To transport electrons between photosystems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What evolutionary importance do cyanobacteria hold in relation to photosynthesis?

<p>They were the first organisms to use water as an electron donor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Oxygenic Photosynthesis

  • Oxygenic photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy and reducing power.
  • Chemiosmosis is used to create ATP.
  • NADP+ reductase produces NADPH.
  • Smith, & Smith, A. M. (Alison M. 2010). Plant biology. Garland Science. ISBN: 9780815340256 is a recommended textbook.

Photosynthesis Summary

  • The process converts light energy into chemical energy and reducing power.
  • ATP production uses chemiosmosis.
  • NADP+ reductase creates NADPH.

Photosynthesis Learning Objectives

  • Students need to understand how plants use different light wavelengths in photosynthesis.
  • Chloroplast structure knowledge is crucial.
  • Detailed understanding of Photosystems I and II, their structures, functions, and molecular mechanisms.
  • Forster resonant energy transfer.
  • Light energy conversion into chemical energy through charge separation.
  • Creating an H+ gradient.
  • Electron transport.
  • Understanding how herbicides affect photosynthesis.
  • How chloroplasts react to environmental changes.

Photosynthesis and Us

  • Photosynthesis has greatly influenced Earth's oxygen levels and atmosphere.
  • Photosynthesis increased oxygen levels over time, gradually to modern levels.
  • Photosynthesis was necessary for the development of life on Earth.
  • Evidence suggests that early photosynthesizing organisms were cyanobacteria.
  • Cyanobacteria and chloroplasts share structural similarities suggesting an evolutionary relationship.

Cyanobacteria and Chloroplasts

  • Cyanobacteria and chloroplasts share similar structural features.
  • Images display microscopic views of both.

Chloroplast Structure

  • Chloroplasts are composed of stroma, thylakoid membranes, and grana (granum is singular).
  • The inner and outer membranes of chloroplasts are separate bilayer membranes.

Thylakoid Structure

  • P680 and P700 are key components of photosynthesis.
  • The thylakoid lumen has different processes occurring compared to the stroma.
  • NADP+, NADPH, ATP, and ADP are involved in these processes.

Chlorophyll

  • Chlorophyll is a pigment responsible for the green coloration of chloroplasts.
  • Chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b absorb different wavelengths of light.
  • Chlorophyll a is the primary photosynthetic pigment.
  • Chlorophylls have characteristic chemical structures that give insight into their function and absorption spectrums.
  • Chlorophyll's structure includes a methyl and aldehyde group among key elements.

Photosystem Structure

  • Light-harvesting complexes capture light energy and transfer it to reaction centers.
  • Chlorophyll molecules within the photosystems absorb different wavelengths of light effectively.
  • Photosystems are composed of chlorophyll a and b molecules to collect and transfer light energy.
  • Photosystem II is primarily responsible for light absorption and energy, with a maximum absorption peak for chlorophyll a of approximately 680nm.
  • Photosystem I is involved in the next step of the production process,with a maximum absorption peak for chlorophyll a of approximately 700nm.
  • Photosystem I and II interact to form a complex system that drives photosynthetic processes.

Light Harvesting Complex

  • Chlorophyll a and b and other pigments absorb light energy.
  • Energy transfers occur efficiently between the pigments.
  • Accessory pigments enhance light harvesting and absorption capabilities.

Chlorophyll Energy Transfer

  • Forster resonant energy transfer method is used between different chlorophyll molecules to effectively harvest and transfer light energy.

Photosystems, ETC, and ATP Synthesis

  • Photosystems and ETC work together to produce ATP.
  • NADPH is also produced in the process.
  • The Calvin cycle is dependent on ATP and NADPH from these initial processes.
  • The Z-scheme describes the electron flow in photosynthesis.

Photosystem II - Oxygen Producing

  • Photosystems operate in a complex way to produce oxygen.
  • The process involves multiple components, including water splitting at the reaction centers and electron transfer to a proton gradient.
  • D1 and D2 are essential components at the center of P680 that are responsible for oxygen evolution in photosystem II.

Photosystem I - NADPH Producing

  • Photosystem I is involved in producing NADPH during photosynthesis.
  • The process uses electrons from photosystem II, and accessory components for NADPH production.

Photosynthesis and the Environment

  • Photosynthesis responses to day-night cycles.
  • Photosynthesis also reacts to cloud cover and various types of obstructions to light.

Too Much Light

  • High-light conditions can affect photosynthesis, either through photoinhibition of PSII or PSI.
  • Non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) helps to counterbalance effects of high light and protect from damage.
  • NPQ, which can involve zeaxanthin, as part of the protection process.
  • The water-water cycle is important in preventing too much light from causing damage and involves processes like ascorbate and APX (ascorbate peroxidase).

Herbicides

  • Herbicides impact photosynthetic processes in different ways.
  • Atrazine is an example of a herbicide.
  • Certain herbicides function to interfere light reception and processes, causing negative effects on affected plants.

Cyclic Photosynthesis

  • Cyclic photosynthesis generates ATP without reducing NADP+ to NADPH.
  • It's employed by certain bacterial species, and sometimes plants.

Comparison with Aerobic Respiration

  • Photosynthesis is the opposite of aerobic respiration in some ways.
  • Inputs to photosynthesis differ significantly from ones in respiration.

Summary

  • Photosynthesis converts light to chemical energy, generating ATP through chemiosmosis.
  • The process requires two interconnected light-harvesting systems to effectively transfer electrons from water to reduce NADP+ to NADPH.

Further Reading

  • Additional topics include reasons for only one electron path in PSII, cyclic photosynthesis mechanisms in different organisms, effects of blue light absorption, and compensation point differences between plants.
  • Recommended texts are listed for further research.

Gatsby Summer Studentships

  • Summer studentships provide funding for 10 weeks of research in the UK.
  • The program is highly prestigious and seeks candidates with a strong interest in conducting practical research work.

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Explore the intricate process of oxygenic photosynthesis, where light energy is transformed into chemical energy. Understand the role of chemiosmosis in ATP production and the function of NADP+ reductase in generating NADPH. Gain insights into the structure of chloroplasts and the essential components like Photosystems I and II.

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