C1.3 Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
Rubisco
A
An enzyme that catalyses the addition of carbon dioxide to RuBP during the Calvin cycle
(It is the most abundant enzyme on Earth)
2
Q
Steps of the calvin cycle
A
- Carbon fixation
- Reduction of Glycerate 3 phosphate
- Regenration of RUBP
3
Q
What goes into light dependent reaction
A
light and water
3
Q
What comes out of light dependent reaction
A
oxygen
4
Q
What goes into calvin cycle
A
CO2
5
Q
what comes out of calvin cycle
A
glucose
6
Q
What is made in light dependent reaction that goes into calvin cylce
A
ATP and NADPH
7
Q
What is made in calcin cycle that goes into light dependent reaction
A
ADP + P and NADP
8
Q
Calvin cycle
A
Cyclic set of reactions fixing CO2 to produce glucose and replenish RuDP
8
Q
Light dependent reaction
A
