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Which of these statements best describes the relationship between the light reactions and the Calvin cycle?
Which of these statements best describes the relationship between the light reactions and the Calvin cycle?
- The Calvin cycle provides the light reactions with ATP and NADPH, which are then used to split water.
- The light reactions provide the Calvin cycle with ATP and NADPH, which are then used to fix carbon dioxide. (correct)
- The light reactions use carbon dioxide to generate glucose, which is then used by the Calvin cycle to produce ATP and NADPH.
- The Calvin cycle produces oxygen as a byproduct, which is then used by the light reactions to power electron transport.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
- Rubisco (correct)
- Photosystem II
- Photosystem I
- Cytochrome b6-f complex
What is the primary role of the light reactions in photosynthesis?
What is the primary role of the light reactions in photosynthesis?
- To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH. (correct)
- To fix carbon dioxide into glucose.
- To release oxygen as a byproduct.
- To produce water molecules.
Which of these statements accurately describes the role of water in the light reactions of photosynthesis?
Which of these statements accurately describes the role of water in the light reactions of photosynthesis?
Which of these organisms are considered photoautotrophs?
Which of these organisms are considered photoautotrophs?
Which of these is NOT a synonym for the Calvin Cycle?
Which of these is NOT a synonym for the Calvin Cycle?
What is the primary source of chemical energy for a cell?
What is the primary source of chemical energy for a cell?
What is the primary source of reducing power for a cell?
What is the primary source of reducing power for a cell?
What type of chlorophyll is found in prokaryotes?
What type of chlorophyll is found in prokaryotes?
What is the ultimate source of electrons in green and purple sulfur bacteria?
What is the ultimate source of electrons in green and purple sulfur bacteria?
What is the byproduct of photosynthesis in green and purple sulfur bacteria?
What is the byproduct of photosynthesis in green and purple sulfur bacteria?
What is the structural basis of chlorophyll?
What is the structural basis of chlorophyll?
What is the role of most pigments in a chloroplast?
What is the role of most pigments in a chloroplast?
What is the term for organisms that contain bacteriochlorophyll?
What is the term for organisms that contain bacteriochlorophyll?
What is the name of the process that converts light energy into chemical energy?
What is the name of the process that converts light energy into chemical energy?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of photoautotrophs?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of photoautotrophs?
Where in the chloroplast do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place?
Where in the chloroplast do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place?
What is the main product of the Calvin cycle?
What is the main product of the Calvin cycle?
What is the role of ATP and NADPH in the Calvin cycle?
What is the role of ATP and NADPH in the Calvin cycle?
What is the primary source of electrons for the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
What is the primary source of electrons for the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
How are the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis similar to the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?
How are the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis similar to the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?
What are the two photosystems involved in the light-dependent reactions, and what are their functions?
What are the two photosystems involved in the light-dependent reactions, and what are their functions?
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Study Notes
Photosynthesis Overview
- Photosynthesis involves light-dependent (light reactions) and light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle).
- Light reactions occur in thylakoid membranes; Calvin Cycle takes place in the stroma.
- Light energy drives the production of ATP and NADPH, which are utilized for synthesizing organic compounds (e.g., carbohydrates).
Phase 1: Light Reactions
- Light reactions categorized as light reactions (Photosystem I & II) and are crucial for energy production.
- Photosystem II splits water, producing oxygen through an oxygen-evolving complex and transferring electrons through several carriers: Phaeophytin, Plastoquinone, and Cytochrome b6-f complex.
- Electron transport in Photosystem I leads to the reduction of NADP+ to NADPH, involving ferredoxin and cyclic electron transport.
- Photosystems are membrane-bound protein complexes, essential for harnessing solar energy.
Photosystem Functions
- Photosystem I is excited by certain wavelengths of light and drives the reduction of NADP+.
- The connection between Photosystems I and II is crucial for the electron transport chain, facilitating ATP production.
- Thylakoid membranes contain chlorophyll and other pigments to capture light energy.
Light vs. Dark Reactions
- Light reactions convert light energy to chemical energy, yielding ATP (energy source) and NADPH (reducing power).
- Dark reactions utilize ATP and NADPH generated from the light reactions to fix CO2 into carbohydrates.
Chlorophyll
- Primary photosynthetic pigment; two main types: chlorophyll a (dominant in eukaryotes) and chlorophyll b (found in plants and algae).
- Prokaryotes (e.g., cyanobacteria) contain only chlorophyll a.
- Bacteriochlorophyll, present in some photosynthetic bacteria, replaces chlorophyll and does not produce oxygen during photosynthesis.
Photosynthetic Bacteria
- Green and purple sulfur bacteria contain bacteriochlorophylls and utilize H2S instead of water, producing elemental sulfur instead of oxygen.
- These organisms are anaerobic and possess a single photosystem.
Pigments and Reaction Centers
- Not all chlorophyll molecules are involved in energy conversion; some aid solely in light absorption.
- Chlorophyll structures resemble the heme group found in myoglobin and hemoglobin, differing primarily by the presence of magnesium instead of iron.
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