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Where does photosynthesis take place in eukaryotic plants?

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Photosynthesis takes place within cell organelles called chloroplasts.

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What surrounds chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are surrounded by a double membrane.

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Adaptations of a leaf

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Large surface area to absorb as much sunlight as possible

Thin so short diffusion distance

Stomata that open and close

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What are grana?

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Grana are stacks of up to 100 disc-like structures called thylakoids where the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis takes place. Within the thylakoids

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What is found within the thylakoids?

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The photosynthetic pigment called chlorophyll is found within the thylakoids.

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What are inter-granal lamellae?

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Inter-granal lamellae are tubular extensions that join up with thylakoids in adjacent grana.

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What is the stroma?

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The stroma is a fluid-filled matrix where the light-independent stage of photosynthesis takes place.

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What structures can be found within the stroma?

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Within the stroma are a number of other structures such as starch grains.

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What is the purpose of the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis?

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To add an inorganic phosphate (P,) molecule to ADP, making ATP and to split water into H* ions and OH ions through photolysis.

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Define oxidation.

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The process when a substance gains oxygen or loses hydrogen.

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Define reduction.

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The process when a substance loses oxygen or gains hydrogen.

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What happens to electrons during oxidation?

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Electrons are lost.

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What happens to electrons during reduction?

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Electrons are gained.

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What is the relationship between oxidation and reduction?

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They always take place together.

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What occurs when a chlorophyll molecule absorbs light energy?

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It boosts the energy of a pair of electrons, raising them to a higher energy level. These electrons are in an excited state

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What is photoionisation?

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The process by which chlorophyll becomes oxidized after losing a pair of electrons.

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What role do electron carriers play in photosynthesis?

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They take up the electrons that leave chlorophyll and pass them along in a series of oxidation-reduction reactions.

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What is the chemiosmotic theory?

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It explains the mechanism by which ATP is produced during photosynthesis.

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How are protons pumped into the thylakoid chambers?

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Using protein carriers in the thylakoid membrane called proton pumps.

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What drives the process of pumping protons into the thylakoids?

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Electrons released when water molecules are split by light during photolysis.

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Fill in the blank: Oxidation can be described as the loss of _______ or gain of _______.

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[electrons], [oxygen]

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Fill in the blank: Reduction can be described as the gain of _______ or loss of _______.

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[electrons], [oxygen]

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True or False: Oxidation results in energy being taken in.

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False

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True or False: Reduction results in energy being given out.

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False

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What is photolysis?
The splitting of water molecules into H* ions and OH ions using light energy.
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What is the significance of the electron transfer chain?
It allows electrons to lose energy at each stage, some of which is used to make ATP.
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What is the process by which water is split using light energy in photosynthesis?
Photolysis of water ## Footnote This process yields protons, electrons, and oxygen.
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What increases the concentration of protons inside the thylakoid space?
Photolysis of water ## Footnote This process produces protons that increase their concentration in the thylakoid space.
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What maintains a concentration gradient of protons across the thylakoid membrane?
Photolysis of water ## Footnote It results in high proton concentration inside and low concentration in the stroma.
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How can protons cross the thylakoid membrane?
Through ATP synthase channel proteins ## Footnote The membrane is impermeable to protons except through these channels.
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What are the small granules formed by ATP synthase channels on the membrane surface called?
Stalked granules ## Footnote These structures facilitate the passage of protons.
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What process does the passage of protons through ATP synthase catalyze?
The combination of ADP with inorganic phosphate to form ATP ## Footnote This is essential for energy production in photosynthesis.
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What is the result of the loss of electrons from chlorophyll when light strikes it?
Chlorophyll becomes short of electrons ## Footnote This necessitates the replacement of electrons to continue absorbing light energy.
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What is the chemical equation representing the photolysis of water?
2H₂O → 4H⁺ + 4e⁻ + O₂ ## Footnote This equation shows the products of the reaction.
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Fill in the blank: The protons are actively transported into the thylakoid using energy from _______.
Electrons from chlorophyll ## Footnote This process involves electron transport chains.
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True or False: The concentration of protons is higher in the stroma than in the thylakoid space.
False ## Footnote The concentration of protons is higher in the thylakoid space.
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What is the main product of the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis?
Reduced NADP ## Footnote Reduced NADP serves as a potential source of chemical energy for the plant.
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What happens to protons in the thylakoid space during photosynthesis?
They pass out through the ATP synthase channels and are taken up by NADP.
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What occurs when NADP takes up protons?
NADP becomes reduced.
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What is the role of reduced NADP in the light-independent reaction?
It carries electrons from chlorophyll molecules.
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What is a by-product of the photolysis of water during photosynthesis?
Oxygen.
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What happens to the oxygen produced during photosynthesis?
It is either used in respiration or diffuses out of the leaf as a waste product.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a channel through which protons pass out of the thylakoid space.
ATP synthase.
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True or False: The light-dependent stage of photosynthesis produces ATP and reduced NADP.
True.
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What is the significance of reduced NADP for plants?
It is a potential source of chemical energy.
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How does the process of photolysis relate to photosynthesis?
It produces oxygen as a by-product.
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What are the two main products produced during the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis?
ATP and reduced NADP.
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What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle?
To produce useful organic substances such as glucose ## Footnote The Calvin cycle is also known as the light-independent reaction of photosynthesis.
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What is the starting molecule that carbon dioxide reacts with in the Calvin cycle?
Ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP) ## Footnote RuBP is a 5-carbon sugar involved in the Calvin cycle.
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What enzyme catalyzes the reaction between carbon dioxide and ribulose bisphosphate?
Ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase (rubisco) ## Footnote Rubisco is essential for the fixation of carbon dioxide in the Calvin cycle.
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What are the products of the reaction between carbon dioxide and RuBP?
Two molecules of glycerate 3-phosphate (GP) ## Footnote GP is a 3-carbon acid produced during the Calvin cycle.
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What is the role of reduced NADP in the Calvin cycle?
To reduce glycerate 3-phosphate to triose phosphate (TP) ## Footnote Reduced NADP is obtained from the light-dependent reactions.
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What type of sugar is triose phosphate (TP)?
A 3-carbon sugar ## Footnote TP is an important product in the Calvin cycle and is used to form glucose.
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What energy source is used in the reduction of glycerate 3-phosphate?
ATP ## Footnote ATP provides the necessary energy for the reduction process in the Calvin cycle.
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Fill in the blank: Carbon dioxide enters the leaf through _______.
stomata ## Footnote Stomata are small openings on the leaf surface that allow gas exchange.
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What is the first step of the Calvin cycle?
Carbon dioxide diffuses into the leaf and reacts with RuBP ## Footnote This step occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast.
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True or False: The Calvin cycle requires light to occur.
False ## Footnote The Calvin cycle is known as the light-independent reaction.
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What is the main role of ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP) in the Calvin cycle?
RuBP acts as a carbon dioxide acceptor in the Calvin cycle ## Footnote RuBP combines with carbon dioxide to initiate the process of carbon fixation.
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What happens to NADP in the light-dependent reaction?
NADP is reduced by accepting protons and electrons ## Footnote This reduction process is crucial for the light-independent reactions.
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Fill in the blank: The light-independent reaction of photosynthesis takes place in the _______.
stroma of the chloroplasts
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What are some organic substances that triose phosphate molecules are converted into?
* starch * cellulose * lipids * glucose * amino acids * nucleotides ## Footnote These substances are essential for plant metabolism and structure.
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How do triose phosphate molecules contribute to the regeneration of ribulose bisphosphate?
Most triose phosphate molecules are used to regenerate RuBP using ATP ## Footnote This regeneration is necessary for the continuation of the Calvin cycle.
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What does the term 'law of limiting factors' refer to in the context of photosynthesis?
The rate of photosynthesis is determined by the factor that is in shortest supply ## Footnote Only one factor can limit the process at any given time.
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What adaptations does the chloroplast have for carrying out the light-independent reaction?
* The stroma contains all necessary enzymes * Membrane-bound stroma maintains a high concentration of enzymes and substrates * Stroma surrounds the grana for efficient diffusion of products * Contains DNA and ribosomes for quick protein manufacture ## Footnote These adaptations enhance the efficiency of photosynthesis.
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True or False: The products of the light-dependent reaction cannot diffuse into the stroma.
False ## Footnote The products can readily diffuse into the stroma from the grana.
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What is the significance of the stroma’s fluid environment?
It allows for a high concentration of enzymes and substrates to be maintained ## Footnote This specialized environment is crucial for facilitating the chemical reactions of photosynthesis.
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Fill in the blank: The process of photosynthesis is complex and affected by multiple factors, but the rate is primarily controlled by the factor with the _______.
lowest availability
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What is produced as a result of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
ATP and reduced NADP ## Footnote These products are essential for the light-independent reactions.

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