Photosynthesis


Objectives:

1)      Distinguish between autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition
2)      Distinguish between photosynthetic autotrophs and chemosynthetic autotrophs
3)      Describe the location and structure of the chloroplast
4)      Explain how chloroplast structure relates to its function
5)      Write a summary equation for photosynthesis
6)      Explain the role of REDOX reactions in photosynthesis
7)      Describe the wavelike and particle-like behaviors of light
8)      Explain why the absorption spectrum for chlorophyll differs from the action spectrum for photosynthesis
9)      List the wavelengths of light that are most effective for photosynthesis
10)  Explain what happens when chlorophyll or accessory pigments absorb photons
11)  List the components of a photosystem and explain their functions
12)  Trace electron flow through photosystems I and II
13)  compare cyclic and noncyclic electron flow and explain the relationship between these components of the light reaction
14)  Summarize the light reactions with an equation and describe where they occur
15)  Describe important differences in chemiosmosis between oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria and photophosphorylation in chloroplasts
16)  Summarize the carbon-fixing reactions of the Calvin cycle and describe changes that occur in the carbon skeleton of the intermediates
17)  Describe the role of ATP and NADPH in the Calvin cycle
18)  Describe what happens to rubisco when the O2 concentration is much higher than CO2
19)  Describe the major consequences of photorespiration
20)  Describe two important photosynthetic adaptations that minimize photorespiration
21)  Describe the fate of photosynthetic products

Videos - (5 main points per)

Photosynthesis and Respiration Overview
http://www.bozemanscience.com/science-videos/2011/9/14/013-photosynthesis-and-respiration.html

Photosynthesis
http://www.khswaveriders.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=21842

Khan Academy
  1. Photosynthesis
  2. Photosynthesis: Light Reactions 1
  3. Photosynthesis: Light Reactions and Photophosphorylation
  4. Photosynthesis: Calvin Cycle
  5. Photorespiration
  6. C-4 Photosynthesis
  7. CAM Plants

WS:
Ch 7 Guided Notes
Photosynthesis - Described
Cosmic Campfire

Lab:
Leaf Structure Activity
Floating Leaf Disk Photosynthesis Lab

Animations: (3 main points per)
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