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What is the primary function of thylakoids in chloroplasts?
What is the primary function of thylakoids in chloroplasts?
How do photosystems contribute to ATP production?
How do photosystems contribute to ATP production?
What role does chemiosmosis play in ATP production?
What role does chemiosmosis play in ATP production?
Which photosystem is primarily involved in reducing NADP+ to NADPH?
Which photosystem is primarily involved in reducing NADP+ to NADPH?
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What distinguishes cyclic photophosphorylation from non-cyclic photophosphorylation?
What distinguishes cyclic photophosphorylation from non-cyclic photophosphorylation?
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During which process are water molecules split to replenish lost electrons?
During which process are water molecules split to replenish lost electrons?
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What is the result of electrons being recycled back to Photosystem I in cyclic photophosphorylation?
What is the result of electrons being recycled back to Photosystem I in cyclic photophosphorylation?
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Which of the following best describes photophosphorylation?
Which of the following best describes photophosphorylation?
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What role do thylakoids play in photosynthesis?
What role do thylakoids play in photosynthesis?
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In non-cyclic photophosphorylation, which photosystems are utilized?
In non-cyclic photophosphorylation, which photosystems are utilized?
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Which statement accurately describes the process of chemiosmosis?
Which statement accurately describes the process of chemiosmosis?
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What is the primary product of the reduction step in the Calvin cycle?
What is the primary product of the reduction step in the Calvin cycle?
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What is the primary function of Rubisco in the Calvin cycle?
What is the primary function of Rubisco in the Calvin cycle?
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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the products of the Calvin cycle?
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the products of the Calvin cycle?
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What energy sources are required for the reduction of GP to TP in the Calvin cycle?
What energy sources are required for the reduction of GP to TP in the Calvin cycle?
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What is the primary function of Photosystem II in the photosynthesis process?
What is the primary function of Photosystem II in the photosynthesis process?
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Which statement correctly describes the role of NADP+ in photosynthesis?
Which statement correctly describes the role of NADP+ in photosynthesis?
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Which process is primarily responsible for ATP production during the light-dependent reactions?
Which process is primarily responsible for ATP production during the light-dependent reactions?
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Which of the following best explains the function of thylakoid membranes in chloroplasts?
Which of the following best explains the function of thylakoid membranes in chloroplasts?
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What is the significance of the electron transport chain in the light-dependent reactions?
What is the significance of the electron transport chain in the light-dependent reactions?
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In the context of photosynthesis, what role do accessory pigments play?
In the context of photosynthesis, what role do accessory pigments play?
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What occurs during the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis?
What occurs during the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis?
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What is produced during the reduction of glycerate-3-phosphate (GP) in the Calvin cycle?
What is produced during the reduction of glycerate-3-phosphate (GP) in the Calvin cycle?
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How many molecules of CO₂ are fixed during each turn of the Calvin cycle?
How many molecules of CO₂ are fixed during each turn of the Calvin cycle?
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Which molecule is necessary for the regeneration of ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP) in the Calvin cycle?
Which molecule is necessary for the regeneration of ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP) in the Calvin cycle?
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What is the role of Rubisco in the Calvin cycle?
What is the role of Rubisco in the Calvin cycle?
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What is the primary purpose of light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?
What is the primary purpose of light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?
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What are triose phosphates (TP) primarily used for after they are produced in the Calvin cycle?
What are triose phosphates (TP) primarily used for after they are produced in the Calvin cycle?
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How many ATP molecules are required to regenerate RuBP from triose phosphates (TP)?
How many ATP molecules are required to regenerate RuBP from triose phosphates (TP)?
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Which of the following statements is true about the interdependence of the light-dependent and light-independent reactions?
Which of the following statements is true about the interdependence of the light-dependent and light-independent reactions?
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What role do photosystems play in photosynthesis?
What role do photosystems play in photosynthesis?
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What occurs during the non-cyclic photophosphorylation process?
What occurs during the non-cyclic photophosphorylation process?
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What is the end product of two cycles of the Calvin cycle in terms of glucose production?
What is the end product of two cycles of the Calvin cycle in terms of glucose production?
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In the Z scheme, what happens to electrons after they are energized in Photosystem II?
In the Z scheme, what happens to electrons after they are energized in Photosystem II?
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Which pigment is primarily responsible for absorbing light at around 680 nm?
Which pigment is primarily responsible for absorbing light at around 680 nm?
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What can happen if there is a lack of CO₂ during the light-independent reactions?
What can happen if there is a lack of CO₂ during the light-independent reactions?
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What is the main reason for the presence of different pigments in photosynthetic organisms?
What is the main reason for the presence of different pigments in photosynthetic organisms?
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What process occurs at Photosystem I during photosynthesis?
What process occurs at Photosystem I during photosynthesis?
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What important process connects carbon fixation to the synthesis of organic molecules in plants?
What important process connects carbon fixation to the synthesis of organic molecules in plants?
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How are chloroplasts thought to have evolved according to the endosymbiotic theory?
How are chloroplasts thought to have evolved according to the endosymbiotic theory?
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What role do the grana play in chloroplasts?
What role do the grana play in chloroplasts?
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What is the primary environment for the Calvin cycle to occur within chloroplasts?
What is the primary environment for the Calvin cycle to occur within chloroplasts?
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What structural feature of thylakoids maximizes ATP synthesis during photosynthesis?
What structural feature of thylakoids maximizes ATP synthesis during photosynthesis?
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Which component in chloroplasts is primarily responsible for capturing light energy?
Which component in chloroplasts is primarily responsible for capturing light energy?
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What is the significance of the circular DNA found in chloroplasts?
What is the significance of the circular DNA found in chloroplasts?
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Which biomolecules can TP produced in the Calvin cycle be used to synthesize?
Which biomolecules can TP produced in the Calvin cycle be used to synthesize?
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What is the main function of the proton gradient created during the light-dependent reactions?
What is the main function of the proton gradient created during the light-dependent reactions?
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Which of the following distinguishes cyclic photophosphorylation from non-cyclic photophosphorylation?
Which of the following distinguishes cyclic photophosphorylation from non-cyclic photophosphorylation?
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What is the role of water molecules in the light-dependent reactions?
What is the role of water molecules in the light-dependent reactions?
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Which statement about the photosystems in thylakoids is correct?
Which statement about the photosystems in thylakoids is correct?
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What drives the production of ATP in the light-dependent reactions?
What drives the production of ATP in the light-dependent reactions?
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Which of the following is generated in non-cyclic photophosphorylation?
Which of the following is generated in non-cyclic photophosphorylation?
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During which process is ATP produced in the chloroplasts?
During which process is ATP produced in the chloroplasts?
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What is a key feature of chloroplast thylakoids in cyanobacteria?
What is a key feature of chloroplast thylakoids in cyanobacteria?
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Study Notes
Photosynthesis Overview
- Photosynthesis is a two-step process
- Light-dependent reactions: Convert light energy into chemical energy (ATP) and split water to release electrons and hydrogen atoms.
- Light-independent reactions: Use ATP and NADPH (from light-dependent reactions) to fix carbon (CO2) and synthesize organic molecules.
Interdependence of Reactions
- Light-dependent reactions produce ATP and NADPH (energy carriers) needed for light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).
- Light-independent reactions require ATP for energy and NADPH to reduce carbon dioxide and form organic molecules.
- NADP+ (unloaded) is critical in the light-dependent stage, and is converted to NADPH in the light-independent stage.
Photosystem Functionality
- Photosystems are complexes of pigments (e.g., chlorophyll) that capture light energy and generate high-energy electrons.
- Two main photosystems:
- Photosystem II (PSII): Absorbs light (~680 nm) and splits water, releasing electrons to the electron transport chain, generating ATP.
- Photosystem I (PSI): Absorbs light (~700 nm) and passes excited electrons to NADP+ producing NADPH. Can also recycle electrons in a cyclic pathway for generating more ATP.
Pigment Structure & Function
- Photosynthetic organisms use various pigments (not just chlorophyll) to absorb different wavelengths of light maximizing energy capture.
- Pigments are organized into photosystems to maximize light absorption and efficient energy transfer to the reaction center.
Z Scheme (Electron Flow)
- The Z scheme represents the flow of electrons through photosystems:
- Photosystem II: Light energizes electrons, which are passed to an electron transport chain generating ATP.
- Photosystem I: Receives de-energized electrons, uses light to energize them, and uses them to reduce NADP+ to NADPH.
Summary of Photosynthesis
- Light-dependent reactions generate ATP and NADPH, which are essential for light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) to produce organic compounds.
- Two photosystems (PSII and PSI) work together to capture light energy, split water, generate ATP, and produce NADPH.
Thylakoid Structure & Function
- Light-dependent reactions occur in thylakoids, specialized membrane-bound structures within chloroplasts.
- In plants, thylakoids are arranged in stacks called grana.
- Thylakoids house photosystems, which absorb light energy and convert it into chemical energy.
Role of Photosystems
- Photosystems use light energy to excite electrons in pigments.
- Energized electrons are passed along an electron transport chain (ETC) producing ATP.
- Electron transport chain initiates ATP production and electron transfer.
ATP Production (Chemiosmosis & Photophosphorylation)
- Electron transport chain loses energy, pumping protons (H+) from stroma into thylakoid space.
- Proton gradient created drives protons back through ATP synthase.
- ATP synthase generates ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate (Pi) (photophosphorylation).
Reduction of NADP+ (Non-Cyclic Photophosphorylation)
- Non-cyclic photophosphorylation uses both Photosystem II (PS II) and Photosystem I (PSI) to produce ATP and NADPH.
- In PS II, light energizes electrons, passed through electron transport chain producing ATP.
- In PS I, light energizes electrons, which reduce NADP+ to NADPH.
- Water molecules split (photolysis) in PS II to replace lost electrons, making this process non-cyclic.
Cyclic Photophosphorylation
- Cyclic photophosphorylation uses only Photosystem I (PS I).
- Electrons are excited and passed to ETC but recycled back to PS I.
- This process produces ATP but not NADPH.
- It balances the production of ATP and NADPH.
Calvin Cycle Overview
- The light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) occur in the stroma of the chloroplast.
- ATP and NADPH (from light-dependent reactions) are used to convert CO2 into organic molecules.
Step 1: Carbon Fixation (Rubisco)
- The Calvin cycle starts with a 5-carbon compound called ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP).
- The enzyme Rubisco catalyzes the addition of CO2 to RuBP, forming a 6-carbon compound.
- This quickly breaks down into two molecules of glycerate-3-phosphate (GP), each containing 3 carbon atoms.
- For each cycle, 3 molecules of CO2 combine with 3 molecules of RuBP, producing 6 molecules of GP.
Step 2: Reduction of GP to Triose Phosphate (TP)
- GP is converted to triose phosphate (TP) using NADPH and ATP.
- NADPH provides electrons, ATP provides energy.
- Six molecules of GP are converted into six molecules of TP per cycle.
Step 3: Regeneration of RuBP
- Of the six TP molecules produced, one is used to form a sugar molecule (like glucose).
- Two cycles are required to form one glucose monomer.
- The remaining five TP molecules regenerate RuBP.
Carbon Compounds Produced by the Calvin Cycle
- Calvin Cycle fixes carbon from CO2 into organic compounds primarily as triose phosphates (TP).
- These TP molecules can be used to form carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Linking Carbon Fixation with Organic Molecule Synthesis
- TP from the Calvin cycle can be converted into sugars (e.g., glucose), forming starch or used in metabolic pathways to produce proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
- These organic compounds are essential for structure, function, and energy storage within the cell.
Chloroplast Structure and Function
- Chloroplasts are responsible for converting light energy to chemical energy during photosynthesis.
- Chloroplasts have a double membrane structure.
- They contain thylakoids that contain photosystems.
- Thylakoids are stacked into grana.
- The stroma is the fluid surrounding the thylakoids where the Calvin cycle occurs.
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Explore the essential process of photosynthesis, which involves both light-dependent and light-independent reactions. Understand how energy is captured and transformed into chemical energy, as well as the role of photosystems in this vital process. Test your knowledge of the intricate interplay between these reactions and their importance for plant life.
