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What is the role of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis?
What is the role of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis?
What is the name of the process by which CO2 is fixed into a three-carbon molecule called 3-phosphoglycerate (3-PGA)?
What is the name of the process by which CO2 is fixed into a three-carbon molecule called 3-phosphoglycerate (3-PGA)?
What is the effect of increasing CO2 concentrations on the rate of photosynthesis?
What is the effect of increasing CO2 concentrations on the rate of photosynthesis?
What is a limiting factor in photosynthesis that can be overcome by increasing CO2 concentration?
What is a limiting factor in photosynthesis that can be overcome by increasing CO2 concentration?
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What is the effect of drought on CO2 uptake?
What is the effect of drought on CO2 uptake?
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What is the agricultural implication of increasing CO2 concentrations in greenhouses?
What is the agricultural implication of increasing CO2 concentrations in greenhouses?
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Carbon Dioxide in Photosynthesis
Role of CO2 in Photosynthesis
- Carbon dioxide is one of the essential reactants in photosynthesis
- It provides the carbon atoms necessary for the synthesis of glucose and other organic compounds
Light-Independent Reactions
- CO2 is fixed into a three-carbon molecule called 3-phosphoglycerate (3-PGA) via the enzyme RuBisCO
- This process is known as the Calvin cycle
- CO2 is reduced to form glucose using the energy from ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions
Importance of CO2 Concentration
- CO2 concentration affects the rate of photosynthesis
- Higher CO2 concentrations can increase the rate of photosynthesis, up to a certain point
- This is because CO2 is a limiting factor in photosynthesis, and increasing its concentration can overcome this limitation
Factors Affecting CO2 Uptake
- CO2 uptake is affected by factors such as:
- Temperature: optimal temperature for CO2 uptake varies among plants
- Water availability: drought can limit CO2 uptake
- Light intensity: high light intensity can increase CO2 uptake
Agricultural Implications
- Increasing CO2 concentrations in greenhouses can increase crop yields
- This is because CO2 is a limiting factor in photosynthesis, and increasing its concentration can overcome this limitation
Carbon Dioxide in Photosynthesis
Role of CO2
- Essential reactant in photosynthesis, providing carbon atoms for glucose and other organic compounds synthesis
Calvin Cycle
- CO2 is fixed into 3-phosphoglycerate (3-PGA) via RuBisCO enzyme
- CO2 is reduced to form glucose using ATP and NADPH energy from light-dependent reactions
CO2 Concentration Effects
- Affects photosynthesis rate, with higher concentrations increasing rate up to a point
- CO2 is a limiting factor in photosynthesis, and increasing its concentration can overcome this limitation
Factors Affecting CO2 Uptake
- Temperature: optimal temperature for CO2 uptake varies among plants
- Water availability: drought limits CO2 uptake
- Light intensity: high light intensity increases CO2 uptake
Agricultural Implications
- Increasing CO2 concentrations in greenhouses increases crop yields
- Overcomes CO2 limitation in photosynthesis, increasing crop production
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Learn about the crucial role of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis, including its fixation into glucose and other organic compounds in the Calvin cycle.
