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BIO 120-Photosyn

BC-Photosynthesis

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What energy molecule(s) are produced during cyclic photo-phosphorylation? ATP Only
What is the wavelength range of visible light used by most plants in photosynthesis? 380-750 nm.
The half of photosynthesis where light energy is changed into ATP and NADPH. Light Reactions
The main product of the dark reactions (Calvin Benson Cycle) is _______. Sugar
What energy molecule(s) are produced during NON cyclic photo-phosphorylation? ATP and NADPH
A type of plant pigment that absorbs most blue and red wavelengths and reflects the green. Chlorophyll
The product gas in photosynthesis. Oxygen
During which part of photosynthesis is oxygen produced? Non-Cyclic Photophosphorylation - by Photolysis
The term for "self feeders" that use the sun's energy to make organic molecules. Photoautotrophs
3 parts of Cyclic Photophosphorylation are ______ + ______ + ETS (Electron Transport System), Photosystem I, Electron Acceptor Molecule
What is the name for a packet of light energy? A Photon
The reactant gas in photosynthesis. Carbon Dioxide
Why does photolysis have to occur? To replace electrons lost in photosystem II.
How many times is carbon fixed in C4 plants? Two times
What is the name of the molecule to which carbon dioxide is first "fixed" to in the Calvin Benson cycle? Ribulose Biphosphate (RuBP)
During the dark reactions, ATP provides the _______ and NADPH provides the _______ for building a sugar. energy; H+ and electrons
Another name for the Calvin Benson Cycle is _____. The Dark Reactions
When each molecule in the ETS accepts and then donates an electron, this is known as _______ reactions. Redox Reactions
What is the organelle that serves as the site of photosynthesis? Chloroplast
Name two crops that use the C4 Pathway. Sugar cane, corn
Which type of process (cyclic or non-cyclic photophosphorylation) has both Photosystem I and II in it? Non-cyclic
The stacked disk-like structures inside the chloroplast. Grana (Granum, pl.)
Self feeders that get their energy from stripping electrons from inorganic compounds such as phosphates and nitrates. Chemosynthetic Autotrophs
Photolysis is the splitting of ______. Water
Organisms which obtain their carbon and energy from compounds assembled by other organisms. Heterotrophs
The envelope of two membranes inside the chloroplast is the: Stroma
The portion of photosynthesis in which photolysis occurs: Light Reactions
Autotrophs are the _____ of the biosphere as they make organic molecules from carbon dioxide. Producers
Heterotrophs are the _____ of the biosphere as they use obtain carbon and energy from other organisms. Consumers
______ are a type of heterotroph that consumes dead organic material or feces. Decomposers
The interior tissue of a leaf which contains most of the chloroplasts is known as the _____. Mesophyll
The openings or pores in a leaf through which carbon dioxide and oxygen are exchanged are the _____. Stomata
Connected sacs in the chloroplast are ____. Thylakoids
Which contains MORE energy, longer wavelengths of EM radiation or shorter wavelengths of EM radiation? Shorter
Which contains LESS energy, longer wavelengths of EM radiation or shorter wavelengths of EM radiation? Longer
Photosystem 680 (PS680) absorbs wavelengths of light optimally at _____. 680 nm
Photosystem 700 (PS700) absorbs wavelengths of light optimally at _____. 700 nm
What molecule is recycled in the Calvin Cycle? RuBP (Ribulose Biphosphate)
Is the Calvin cycle considered to be an anabolic or catabolic pathway? Anabolic
What are the 3 stages of the Calvin Cycle? Carbon dioxide fixation; Reduction; Regeneration of RuBP
In hot, dry climates, plants partially close their _____ to limit water loss. Stomata
C4 plants incorporate carbon dioxide into a _____ compounds as the first produce in the Calvin Cycle. 4 carbon
When water is split during photolysis, what is produced? 2 electrons, 2 H+ and 1 Oxygen atom
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