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What is the primary function of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?
What is the byproduct of photosynthesis that supports life on Earth?
What type of autotrophic nutrition uses chemical energy to produce food?
What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?
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What is the characteristic of autotrophic nutrition that allows organisms to thrive in environments with limited nutrients?
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What is the primary source of energy for photoautotrophs?
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Study Notes
Photosynthesis
- Definition: Process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of organic compounds (glucose)
- Overall equation: 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 (glucose) + 6 O2
- Steps:
- Light-dependent reactions: Light absorption, electron transport, and ATP synthesis
- Light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle): CO2 fixation, reduction, and glucose synthesis
- Importance:
- Provides energy and organic compounds for plant growth and development
- Supports life on Earth by producing oxygen and organic compounds
Autotrophic Nutrition
- Definition: Mode of nutrition where organisms produce their own food using light energy, water, and carbon dioxide
- Types of autotrophic nutrition:
- Photoautotrophism: Uses light energy (e.g., plants, algae, cyanobacteria)
- Chemoautotrophism: Uses chemical energy (e.g., some bacteria)
- Characteristics:
- Produce own food using energy from light or chemicals
- Do not require external food sources
- Can thrive in environments with limited nutrients
- Examples:
- Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria (photoautotrophs)
- Nitrifying bacteria, sulfur-oxidizing bacteria, and iron-oxidizing bacteria (chemoautotrophs)
Note: These notes focus on the basics of photosynthesis and autotrophic nutrition, providing a concise overview of the key concepts and processes.
Photosynthesis
- Process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy
- Produces glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (6 O2) from carbon dioxide (6 CO2) and water (6 H2O)
- Consists of two stages: light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle)
- Light-dependent reactions involve light absorption, electron transport, and ATP synthesis
- Calvin cycle involves CO2 fixation, reduction, and glucose synthesis
- Essential for plant growth and development, producing energy and organic compounds
- Supports life on Earth by producing oxygen and organic compounds
Autotrophic Nutrition
Characteristics
- Mode of nutrition where organisms produce their own food using energy from light or chemicals
- Produce own food without relying on external sources
- Can thrive in environments with limited nutrients
Types
- Photoautotrophism: uses light energy (e.g., plants, algae, cyanobacteria)
- Chemoautotrophism: uses chemical energy (e.g., nitrifying bacteria, sulfur-oxidizing bacteria, iron-oxidizing bacteria)
Examples
- Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria (photoautotrophs)
- Nitrifying bacteria, sulfur-oxidizing bacteria, and iron-oxidizing bacteria (chemoautotrophs)
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Description
Learn about the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy, including the overall equation and steps involved.
