Photosynthesis Flashcards

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photosynthesis

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  • convert light energy -> chemical energy
  • 6CO2 + 6H2O + photons -> CH12O6 + 6O2
    = CO2 + water + light = sugar + O2
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1st step in photosynthesis

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  • light-dependent reaction
  • gets energy from sun absorbed by chlorophyll
    = ATP + NADPH (reduced from NADH)
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2nd step in photosynthesis

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  • light-independent reaction (calvin cycle)
  • energy from ATP + NADPH
  • converts inorganic -> organic
  • compounds -> forms !carbohydrates (glucose)
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where does photosynthesis take place?

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  • chloroplasts in leaves
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reproduction in photosynthesis

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male : stamen contains male pollen in anther

female: pollen goes to stigma -> style - > ovary

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