Vocabulary
Describe the process of photosynthesis
When using light energy to make sugars from carbon dioxide (C02) and water (H20).
What are the input of photosynthesis
Light, water, and carbon dioxide
The Calvin cycle takes place in the
stroma
Most plants appear green bcause chlorophyll
does not absorb green light
Describe the two purposes of photosynthesis
1. Plants make their own food.
2. Produce oxygen for organisms to breathe.
What are outputs of photosynthesis ?
Glucose, oxygen and water.
The Calvin cycle is another name for the
light-independent reactions
What is the byproduct of photosynthesis ?
Oxygen
Describe the difference between photosystem I and photosystem II
Photosystem II oxidizes NADPH and Photosystem I oxidizes FADH
What happens during photosynthesis
Autotrophs produce carbohydrates for energy
What are products of the Calvin Cycle?
G3P, NADP, and ADP
What is the function of NADP in photosynthesis ?
Electron carrier
Light energy captured by plants
Photons
What is the relationship with carbon dioxide and photosynthesis
In order for photosynthesis to occur, you need carbon dioxide
Describe the 2 steps of carbon fixation.
1. Rubisco removes a carbon from carbon dioxide
2. the carbon attaches to the 5-C molecule to make a 6-C molecule to begin the cycle
Where do the light-dependent reactions take place ?
In the thylakoid membranes
Gaining of electrons
Reduction
What is the relationship between photosynthesis and the Calvin Cycle?
Photosynthesis produces NADPH, ATP, and O2 (byproduct) and these are needed in order for the Calvin cycle to occur.
What is rubisco?
Enzymes that causes carbon fixation
What is an example of a carrier molecule
NADP