Photosynthesis - Part 1
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Which of these options are correct? (Select all that apply)

  • Photosystem II is responsible for ATP production only. (correct)
  • Chlorophyll reflects green light and absorbs other colours. (correct)
  • Photosystem I is responsible for both ATP and NADPH production.
  • Chlorophyll a is the main pigment found in all plants and algae. (correct)
  • In which part of the chloroplast does the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis take place?

  • Thylakoid membrane (correct)
  • Grana
  • Chloroplast envelope
  • Stroma
  • The conversion of sunlight energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH) is the ______ stage of photosynthesis.

    light-dependent

    Where does the Calvin Cycle take place?

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

    What is the name of the enzyme that converts CO2 into sugar in the Calvin Cycle?

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

    During the light-dependent reaction, the electron transport chain drives the movement of protons (H+) from the stroma into the thylakoid lumen.

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

    During glycolysis, one molecule of glucose is broken down into four molecules of pyruvate.

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

    Which of the following is NOT produced during the Kreb's cycle?

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

    What is the name of the molecule that carries electrons from the Kreb's cycle to the electron transport chain?

    <p>NADH and FADH2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the electron transport chain operate?

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

    During oxidative phosphorylation, the energy released from electrons is used to pump protons into the intermembrane space of the mitochondria.

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

    Fermentation only occurs in the absence of oxygen.

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

    Which of the following is a product of alcohol fermentation?

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

    What does 'auto' mean in the term 'autotroph'?

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

    What does 'trophe' mean in the term 'autotroph'?

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

    What does 'hetero' mean in the term 'heterotroph'?

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

    What does 'phyll' mean in the term 'chlorophyll'?

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

    What does 'plast' mean in the term 'chloroplast'?

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

    What does 'meso' mean in the term 'mesophyll'?

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

    What is the primary purpose of the light reaction of photosynthesis?

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

    What does the light-independent reaction of photosynthesis use to make sugars?

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

    What is the key number in the balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is photolysis?

    <p>The splitting of water with light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the light reaction and the Calvin cycle?

    <p>The light reaction uses light energy to create ATP and NADPH, while the Calvin cycle uses ATP and NADPH to make sugar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of NADP+ in photosynthesis?

    <p>It picks up 2 negative electrons and becomes NADPH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ATP synthase in photosynthesis?

    <p>It phosphorylates ADP using the free energy from the electron transport chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between absorbed light and reflected light?

    <p>Absorbed light is usable energy, while reflected light is not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two photosystems are involved in the light reaction of photosynthesis?

    <p>Photosystem I (P700) and Photosystem II (P680)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the electron transport chain in photosynthesis?

    <p>It carries excited electrons from Photosystem II to Photosystem I, releasing energy along the way to power proton pumps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ATP synthase complex?

    <p>A group of enzymes that helps make ATP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Rubisco in the Calvin cycle?

    <p>It converts RuBP into G3P molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of G3P in the Calvin cycle?

    <p>It is a 3-carbon sugar that is used to make glucose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the energy source for cellular respiration?

    <p>Organic molecules, mainly glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does cellular respiration occur in the presence of oxygen?

    <p>In the mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration?

    <p>Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main steps in cellular respiration?

    <p>Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and electron transport chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of pyruvate in cellular respiration?

    <p>It is converted into acetyl Coenzyme A, which enters the Krebs cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Krebs cycle in cellular respiration?

    <p>It produces electron carriers (NADH and FADH2) and carbon dioxide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?

    <p>It uses electron carriers to generate ATP by pumping protons across the inner mitochondrial membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between alcoholic fermentation and lactic acid fermentation?

    <p>Alcoholic fermentation produces ethanol as a byproduct, while lactic acid fermentation produces lactic acid as a byproduct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are facultative anaerobes?

    <p>Organisms that can perform both aerobic and anaerobic respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a product of the Krebs cycle?

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

    Photosynthesis is a process that releases energy.

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

    Cellular respiration requires oxygen.

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

    Fermentation is a more efficient way to produce ATP than cellular respiration.

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

    The Calvin cycle is light-dependent.

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

    The light reaction of photosynthesis is responsible for making ATP and NADPH.

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

    Rubisco is an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of CO2 into sugar.

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

    The electron transport chain is a process that occurs in the cytoplasm.

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

    Photosynthesis is a process that occurs in both plants and animals.

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

    Cellular respiration produces both free energy and heat.

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

    The Calvin cycle is responsible for breaking down sugar molecules.

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

    ATP is a high-energy molecule that is used to power cellular processes.

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

    The electron transport chain is responsible for generating the largest amount of ATP during cellular respiration.

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

    Facultative anaerobes can only survive in the presence of oxygen.

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

    Study Notes

    Photosynthesis - Part 1

    • Autotrophs produce their own food ("auto" = self, "trophe" = feeding)
    • Heterotrophs consume other organisms (living or dead) ("hetero" = other)
    • Chlorophyll is a light-absorbing pigment in chloroplasts (mainly in the mesophyll layer of plant leaves)
    • Chlorophyll reflects green light, thus making plants appear green
    • Chloroplasts contain thylakoids (little green discs)
    • Thylakoids are the site of the light-dependent reaction, with the primary purpose of making ATP and NADPH
    • Grana are stacks of thylakoids
    • Stroma is the space surrounding the thylakoids and is the site of the light-independent reaction
    • Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH), then uses this to make sugars
    • The chemical reaction is: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ (Key number is 6 in balancing)
    • Light reaction (light-dependent): Sunlight converts into ATP and NADPH
    • Calvin cycle (light-independent reaction): Makes sugar using CO2, ATP, and NADPH

    Photosynthesis - Part 2

    • Sunlight travels in waves with different wavelengths (colors)
    • Red light has the longest wavelength
    • Blue light has the shortest wavelength
    • Spectrophotometer measures the wavelengths not absorbed by a specimen
    • Chlorophyll A is the main pigment in all plants and algae, looking like Mg in a carbon ring web
    • Chlorophyll B helps chlorophyll A receive light energy
    • Carotenoids are accessory pigments helping chlorophyll (and reflect red, orange, or yellow color)
    • Photosystems are groups of light-absorbing pigments in thylakoid membranes

    Photosynthesis - Part 3

    • Calvin cycle uses ATP and NADPH from the light reaction to make sugar using CO₂
    • 3 CO₂ molecules are combined with RuBP
    • The enzyme Rubisco converts RuBP into G3P (intermediate sugar molecules)
    • G3P converts into the second half of the sugar molecule, and is released to make sugar for the plant or algae
    • Sugars are used as food or stored for later use by the organism or passed to consumers in the food chain

    Cellular Respiration - Part 1

    • Cellular Respiration is the process for releasing energy in organic molecules, mainly glucose, to do work
    • If oxygen is available, it uses aerobic respiration to make ATP (36 or 38 ATPs)
    • If oxygen is absent, it uses fermentation using organic molecules, to free up the electron carriers for glycolysis

    Cellular Respiration - Part 2

    • If O2 is present, Pyruvate must convert to Acetyl Coenzyme A before entering inner mitochondrial space
    • Krebs Cycle makes Electron Carriers from Hydrogens and attaching them to the carriers
    • Electron Transport Chain happens in the inner mitochondrial membrane, with electrons moving down the chain
    • Electrons move to create H⁺ gradient to release kinetic energy and make ATP

    Cellular Respiration - Part 3

    • Fermentation is a cellular process if oxygen is absent and it produces ATP using organic molecules (like alcohol and lactic acid fermentation)
    • Facultative Anaerobes can perform both aerobic and anaerobic respiration but prefer oxygen

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