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anatomy, light reactions, dark reactions, factors, types of photosynthesis

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what is photosynthesis

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chemical rxns where light energy is converted into chemical energy

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what is the chemical rxn for photosynthesis

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6CO2 + 6H2O –(RuBisCo)-> C6H12O6 + 6O2

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leaves: purpose & structure

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purpose: photosynthetic organs
- contains CHLOROPLASTS (site of photosynthesis)
structure: maximizes SA for gas exchange and photosynthesis

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Mesophyll

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air spaces between layers of cells, packed with chlorophyll

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Stomata

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pores that open/close to allow co2 to leave (diffusion) and control water loss (osmosis)

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transpiration

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loss of water out of stomata during gas exchange while photosynthesizing and respiring

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how do plants combat transpiration

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many plants use tiny needle-like leaves instead to minimize sa and water loss

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where does photosynthesis occur

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chloroplast

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explain Z-scheme

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  1. h2o is split by Z-PROTIEN into H+, O2, e-
    - o2 leaves as waste via stomata
  2. P2 chloroplast is hit by LIGHT (photons) –> excites e- –> excited e- caught by PQ (initial e- acceptor)
  3. PQ e- goes thru ETC to make ATP
  4. moving e- in ETC releases energy that pumps H+ from stoma to LUMEN, creating conc grad
  5. H+ moves along conc grad through ATP SYNTHASE to create ATP -> goes to CALVIN CYCLE
  6. e- goes to P1 and is hit by light AGAIN –> caught by NADP+ REDUCTASE –> creates NADPH –> goes to CALVIN CYCLE
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what are photosystems

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clusters of pigment embedded in the thylakoid membrane to absorb light
- P1/P700
-P2/P680

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what is the anatomy of CHLOROPHYLL

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PORPHORIN RING:
- Mg central
- absorbs light energy and transfers e-

PHYTOL TAIL:
- hydrocarbon tail = nonpolar = INSIDE membrane
- ANCHORS pigment into membrane

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what is the purpose of WATER in photosynthesis

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  • provides e- for z-scheme
  • e- donor
  • without water, z-scheme would never occur –> calvin cycle would never occur (no ATP/NADPH created) and no sugar or more atp would be made
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Stroma

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interior space, where calvin cycle takes place

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thylakoid

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sacs

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grana

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stacks

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lamellae

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connects thylakoid and grana

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chlorophyll

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embedded in thylakoid membrane
- absorbs energy to begin photosynthesis
- green

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explain what happens in a photosystem when hit by a light using a labelled diagram

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picture
- light hits photosystem –> chloroplast –> granum -> thylakoid membrane –> photosystem –> chlorophyll
- photons excite e- –> e- transfers energy from pigment to pigment until it reaches RXN CENTRE

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where does z-scheme take place

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thylakoid membrane

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accessory pigments

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pigments that allow for MOST amount of energy to be absorbed at any given time

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cyclic e- flow

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  • cycle: starts and ends at same spot
  • begins at P1
  • instead of going to FNR (NADP+ reductase), cycle back to Fd and go to PQ , re-enter ETC to create MORE ATP
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non-cyclic e- flow

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  • z-protein splits h2o
  • e- used to replenish P2
  • O2 waste
  • starts and ends at DIFF spots
23
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what are the reactants and products of light reactions

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reactants: H2O, NADP+, ADP + Pi
products: O2, NADPH, ATP

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what are the 3 phases of calvin cycle

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  1. carbon fixation
  2. reducation
  3. regeneration of RuBP
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what happens in carbon fixation (dark rxns)
- co2 enters from air - 3co2 (2c) binds to 3 RuBP (5C) to create 6 unstable 6C - 6C unstable break into 2 3C (3-PG)
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why are leaves green
chlorophyll absorbs blue and red light and reflects green light which hits our eyes
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what colors of light are best for photosynthesis
purple/blue, red
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what does a rxn centre contain
pigments to absorb light (chlorophyll)
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lumen
thylakoid space - gel like substance
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what happens in reduction phase (dark rxns)
-atp donates a PO4 to each 3-PG made in carbon fixaton - 3-PG -> 1,3-BPG - 1,3-BPG reduced by NADPH - loses PO4, gains H+, becomes G3P -G3P goes onto regenerate
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what is the purpose of RuBisCo
catalyzes fixation of atmosphere CO2 into 3-PG in carbon fixatoin
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why does a leaf have so much rubisco
rubisco works VERY slowly
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what happens in Regeneration of RuBP phase? (dark rxns)
- G3P gets PO4 from ATP to produce RuBP - RuBP reactivates Calvin Cycle
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what is the fate of the lone G3P in calvin cycle?
- made into glucose by various enzymes which can then be converted into cellulose, starch, fructose or used in cell respiration
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explain the steps of calvin cycle using chemical equations
1. 3CO2 + 3RuBP -(RuBisCO)-> 6 3-PG 2. 6 3-PG + 6 ATP --> (6 ADP + Pi) + 6 1,3 -BPG 3. 6 1,3 - BPG + 6 NADPH --> 6 NADP + 6 G3P (one leaves to become sugar) 4. 5 G3P + 3 ATP --> 3 RuBP + (3ADP + Pi)
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what are the reactants and products of calvin cycle
reactants: 6CO2, 6 NADPH, 6 ATP products: sugar, 6 NADP+, 6 ADP +Pi
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what are the 3 factors that affect photosynthetic rate
1. [CO2} 2. light intensity 3. temperature
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what is photorespiration
when rubisco reacts with o2 instead of co2 under high light/heat - inc temp = inc ek= inc collisions = inc mistakes = decreased R.O.P
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light intensity vs R.O.P
- light acts as SUBSTRATE - supplies e- - enzymes: P1/2, ETC, NADP+ REDUCATSE - when inc [substrate] eventually point of saturation will be reached - e- can only move so fast in photosystem, process takes time
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temperature vs R.O.P
- inc temp = inc collisions (can't hoffs rule) - inc temp = inc ek = co2 moves too fast for rubisco to bind too - rubsico becomes inaffective, grabbing o2 instead of co2 (photorespiration) - dec co2 intake = dec photosynthetic activity - their is an OPTIMAL temp at 23c, denaturation DOESNT occur here
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[CO2] vs R.O.P
RuBisCO is saturated with co2 = point of saturation reached - active sites are all occupied with substrate
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Water Use Efficiency
maximize co2 intake while minimizing h2o loss - rate of photosynthesis to rate of transpiration
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Adaptive Value
all the combined influences of characteristics that affect the fitness of an individual/population - added ability to cope with environment
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How to the events of calvin cycle depend on light reactions
light reactions create the NADPH and ATP needed in calvin cycle - in calvin cycle, ATP phosphorylates 3 -PG to create 1,3 - BPG and NADPH reduces 1,3 -BPG to make G3P
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what are the 3 types of photosynthesis
1. C3 2. C4 3. CAM
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C3 photosynthesis - adaptive value(s) - how - who
a.v: more efficient under avg water, light, temp, moisture how: uses RuBisCO to collect CO2 during the DAY and undergo photosynthesis who: most plants
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what difficulties are there in c3 photosynthesis
when temp inc 1. transpiration happens and plants are less efficient in z-scheme - stomata opens, h2o lost, less e- to feul z-scheme) 2. photorespiration happens - rubsico grabs o2 instead of co2
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c4 photosynthesis - adaptive value(s) - how - who
av 1: photosynthesizes fater under high heat/light conditions how: PEP CARBOXYLASE collects co2 during the day and hand delivers it to rubsico, elimination photorespiration threat - PEP carboxylase adds co2 to PEP to form oxaloacetate/malate (plants preform krebs too) av 2: better water use efficiency how: PEP carboxylase is faster at pulling co2 in than rubsico so stomata doesnt need to be open for as long and not as much h2o is lost who: desert summer plants, grasses, sugar canes, weeds
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CAM photosynthesis - adaptive value(s) - how - who
Av: better W.U.E & CAM-idling how: PEP Carboxylase collects CO2 during NIGHT as oxaloacetate/malate, stomata closes during day when photosynthesis occurs to avoid transpiration - during day, co2 delivered to rubsico to make sugar via calvin cycle - oxaloacetate/malate sent to calvin - stomata can be kept closed at all times and can use co2 from cell resp to photosynthesize and o2 from photosynthesis for respiration who: plants in very hot temperatures (cactus, pineapples)
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why do CAM plants grow slower than C3 plants when both placed in ideal growing conditions
cam plants exist in extremely dry/hot/humid environments so they've adapted to it by closing their stomata during the day to avoid transpiration and closing it during the night where PEP Carboxylase grabs co2 instead of rubisco and stores it as oxaloacetate/malate - stomata closed = no h2o loss = no co2 entry - less co2 = dec r.o.p = grows slower

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