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What is the main characteristic of autotrophs?

  • They depend on other organisms for energy.
  • They can synthesize their own food. (correct)
  • They can produce energy from inorganic substances.
  • They are primarily found in the ocean.

    • Which of the following examples correctly identifies heterotrophs?

  • Oceanic algae and ferns
  • Deer and wolves (correct)
  • Cyanobacteria and algae
  • Plants and mosses

    • Which process do photoautotrophs use to synthesize energy?

  • Chemosynthesis
  • Respiration
  • Fermentation
  • Photosynthesis (correct)

    • What does the prefix 'hetero-' in heterotroph signify?

    <p>Nutrition obtained from other organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organisms is NOT an autotroph?

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

    How do heterotrophs indirectly depend on autotrophs?

    <p>By feeding on autotrophs directly or consuming those that do</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding oceanic algae?

    <p>They contribute to global food chains by providing food and oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do all food chains ultimately link back to?

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

    What is the primary role of photosynthesis in the food chain?

    <p>To convert sunlight into energy-rich carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which starting reactants are required for the process of photosynthesis?

    <p>Sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which part of the plant does the majority of photosynthesis occur?

    <p>Mesophyll of leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What carbohydrate is most commonly produced by photosynthesis?

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

    How does the process of photosynthesis contribute to the human diet?

    <p>It is the source of plant-based foods and animal products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the photosynthesis equation is correct?

    <p>It summarizes many complex reactions in a simple form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substances are released as products of photosynthesis?

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

    Why are meats and dairy products still linked to photosynthesis?

    <p>Animals that are consumed are fed plant-based foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the energy carried by electromagnetic radiation as the wavelength increases?

    <p>It decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of light does chlorophyll a primarily absorb for photosynthesis?

    <p>Blue and red light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electromagnetic radiation is known to potentially harm living organisms?

    <p>X-rays and UV rays.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason chlorophyll appears green to the human eye?

    <p>It reflects green light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon allows humans to see the rainbow of colors contained in white light?

    <p>Dispersion of light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pigment is primarily responsible for photosynthesis in plants?

    <p>Chlorophyll a.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the electromagnetic spectrum is true?

    <p>Visible light occupies a small range of the spectrum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of light is specifically used by photosynthetic organisms for photosynthesis?

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

    What gas is used by plants to build carbohydrate molecules during the Calvin cycle?

    <p>Carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following stages is NOT part of the Calvin cycle?

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

    What enzyme catalyzes the reaction between CO2 and RuBP in the Calvin cycle?

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

    Which compound is formed when CO2 is fixed during the Calvin cycle?

    <p>3-PGA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reaction occurs when 3-PGA is converted into G3P?

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

    Which molecule leaves the Calvin cycle to contribute to forming glucose?

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

    What is the primary purpose of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?

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

    What compound carries energy into the stroma for the Calvin cycle?

    <p>Both B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do stomata play in the process of photosynthesis?

    <p>Facilitating gas exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is primarily responsible for photosynthesis in plants?

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

    Where do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place?

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

    What is the purpose of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

    <p>To absorb sunlight and initiate photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when plants close their stomata on a hot, dry day?

    <p>Water loss is minimized, impacting photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main byproduct of the light-dependent reactions?

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

    What is transported by carrier molecules between the light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle?

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

    Which structure within the chloroplast is specifically responsible for light absorption?

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

    What is the primary role of ATP synthase in the process described?

    <p>To synthesize ATP from ADP and a phosphate group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is NADPH formed during the light-dependent reactions?

    <p>By the combination of NADP+ and an energized electron with a hydrogen ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process allows the movement of hydrogen ions through ATP synthase?

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

    What is carbon fixation in the context of photosynthesis?

    <p>The incorporation of carbon atoms into organic molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What creates the electrochemical gradient mentioned in the process?

    <p>The buildup of hydrogen ions in the thylakoid space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ultimately drives the synthesis of carbohydrates during photosynthesis?

    <p>The stored solar energy in ATP and NADPH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the light-dependent reactions is accurate?

    <p>They produce ATP and NADPH using sunlight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule acts as a lower-energy product when NADH releases energy?

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

    Study Notes

    Photosynthesis Overview

    • Photosynthesis is essential for all living things, providing energy through the conversion of sunlight
    • Autotrophs (e.g. plants, some bacteria, and algae) produce their own food through photosynthesis.
    • Heterotrophs (e.g. animals, fungi) obtain energy by consuming other organisms
    • Photosynthesis converts solar energy into chemical energy
    • This chemical energy is stored in carbohydrates
    • The process involves taking in carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) to produce sugar (a carbohydrate) and oxygen (O2) with the use of sunlight.

    Learning Objectives of Photosynthesis

    • Summarize the process of photosynthesis
    • Explain the relevance of photosynthesis to other living things
    • Identify the reactants and products of photosynthesis
    • Describe the main structures involved in photosynthesis

    Solar Dependence and Food Production

    • Autotrophs produce their own food using sunlight
    • Plants are photoautotrophs, using sunlight and carbon dioxide
    • Heterotrophs depend on autotrophs for food and energy
    • Heterotrophs, such as animals and humans, derive energy from autotrophs.

    Everyday Connection of Photosynthesis

    • Major food groups are directly or indirectly linked to photosynthesis.
    • Plants are the source of food for many other organisms.
    • Meat, dairy, bread, cereals, fruits, and many other foods directly or indirectly rely on photosynthesis.

    Main Structures and Summary of Photosynthesis

    • Photosynthesis requires sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water
    • The process releases oxygen and produces glucose (sugar).

    Photosynthesis Equation

    • 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2
      • Sunlight is also needed.

    Photosynthesis Structures

    • Photosynthesis primarily occurs in the leaves
    • The mesophyll is the middle leaf layer where photosynthesis takes place
    • Stomata are openings in the leaf for gas exchange.
    • Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, a green pigment that absorbs light.
    • Chlorophyll is in thylakoid membranes within the chloroplasts.
    • Stroma is the fluid surrounding the thylakoids in the chloroplast.
    • Thylakoid is a disc-shaped structure in the chloroplast.

    Light Dependent Reactions

    • Light energy drives the conversion of light energy into chemical energy
    • Chlorophyll absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.
    • The wavelength of light relates to the energy and color contained within it.
    • Photosystems are pigment molecules that absorb and use light
    • Light energy is stored in the molecules of ATP and NADPH (energy carrier molecules)
    • Water is split to produce oxygen and hydrogen ions, that are used to generate ATP.

    The Calvin Cycle

    • The Calvin cycle occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast
    • CO2 is fixed (incorporated) into an organic molecule
    • The ATP and NADPH are used from the light-dependent reactions to reduce CO2
    • This produces sugars.

    Photosynthesis in Prokaryotes

    • Prokaryotes lack the chloroplast
    • Photosynthetic membranes are folded in the plasma membrane.

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