3.2 photosynthesis JWO
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Where specifically does the light-dependent stage occur?
Thylakoid membranes (grana).
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What is the role of accessory pigments?
To absorb light of different wavelengths and pass the energy to the reaction centre.
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Define an action spectrum.
A graph showing the rate of photosynthesis at different wavelengths of light.
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What is the reaction centre pigment?
Chlorophyll a.
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What are the products of the light-dependent stage?
ATP, reduced NADP, and oxygen.
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Define photolysis.
The splitting of water using light energy: H₂O → 2H⁺ + 2e⁻ + ½O₂.
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What is the role of Rubisco?
To catalyse the carboxylation of RuBP (ribulose bisphosphate).
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Where does the light-independent stage occur?
The stroma of the chloroplast.
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What is the first 3C compound in the Calvin cycle?
Glycerate-3-phosphate (GP).
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How is GP converted to Triose Phosphate (TP)?
Using ATP and reduced NADP from the light-dependent stage.
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What happens to most of the Triose Phosphate?
It is used to regenerate RuBP (requires ATP).
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Name three limiting factors of photosynthesis.
Light intensity, CO₂ concentration, and temperature.
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What is the compensation point?
The light intensity at which the rate of photosynthesis exactly matches the rate of respiration.
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Why is magnesium essential for photosynthesis?
It is the central ion in the chlorophyll molecule.
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What are the signs of nitrogen deficiency in plants?
Stunted growth and chlorosis (yellowing) of older leaves.
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What is cyclic photophosphorylation?
Electrons from PSI return to PSI via the ETC to produce ATP only.
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What is the wavelength of light absorbed by PSII?
680 nm (P680).
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How does high light intensity affect chloroplast arrangement?
They move to the side of the cell (perpendicular) to avoid damage.
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What is the role of the antenna complex?
To harvest light energy and funnel it to the reaction centre.
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From which molecule is glucose produced in the Calvin cycle?
Triose phosphate (TP).
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Why does the Calvin cycle stop in the dark?
ATP and reduced NADP are no longer produced by the light-dependent stage.
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How can GP be used by the plant?
To synthesise amino acids (with nitrates) and fatty acids.
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What is the Z-scheme?
A flow chart representing non-cyclic photophosphorylation.
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What is the function of NADP?
It is a coenzyme that acts as a final electron and hydrogen acceptor.
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Why is CO₂ concentration usually the most common limiting factor?
Atmospheric CO₂ is low (approximately 0.04%).
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What happens to Rubisco at very high temperatures?
It denatures, stopping the Calvin cycle.
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Where are the photosynthetic pigments located?
In the thylakoid membranes.
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Name an accessory pigment.
Chlorophyll b, carotene, or xanthophyll.
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What is the source of electrons for PSII?
The photolysis of water.
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What is the destination of the oxygen produced in photosynthesis?
It is used in respiration or diffuses out through the stomata.
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