Fixation of CO2 Flashcards
1
Q
phototrophs who can do it?
A
algae,cyanobacteria,purple sulfur and green sulfur bacteria
2
Q
Chemoautotrophs
A
nitrifying bacteria, some methanogens
3
Q
where does it happen in eukaryotes?
A
enzymes in the stroma of chloroplast
4
Q
where does it happens in prokaryotes
A
enzymes in the cytoplasm
5
Q
what does the cycle requires?
A
- CO2
- NADPH
- ATP
- Rubisco
6
Q
some sugars are formed for?
A
biosynthesis
7
Q
CO2 is used for?
A
form complex organic compounds
8
Q
what is required to synthetize one glucose from CO2
A
12 NADPH and 18 ATP , 6CO2
