Unit 3: Photosynthesis Flashcards
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process that converts solar energy into glucose and oxygen. Photosynthesis is a two process: light dependent reaction and Calvin cycle (dark reaction.)
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2
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ranges of radiation.
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Electromagnetic Spectrum
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The sun gives a variety of energy and one of it is light also known as
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electromagnetic energy
4
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the distance between the electromagnetic wave.
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Wavelength
5
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- green pigment that gives leaves their color
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Chlorophyll
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where photosynthesis takes place. A disc-shaped organelle that captures the light energy.
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Chloroplast
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- tissue in the interior of the leaf, where chloroplast is found.
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Mesophyll
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- pores in which carbon dioxide enters and oxygen exits the leaf.
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Stomata
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occurs during daytime.
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Light Dependent Reactions
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composed of a reaction-center complex surrounded by several light-harvesting complexes (which are the chlorophyll.)
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Photosystem
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Calvin Cycle phases
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- Phase 1: Carbon Fixation
- Phase 2: Reduction
- Phase 3: Regeneration of the CO2 acceptor (RuBP)
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- consumes carbon dioxide and produces oxygen.
- In C3 chloroplast is in the mesophyll.
- Ex. wheats, oats
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C3 plants
13
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- they preface Calvin cycle with an alternative mode of carbon fixation that forms a four-carbon compound as its first product.
- In C4 chloroplast is also in the mesophyll cells
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C4 plants
