Photosynthesis Concepts

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• Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy stored in sugars.
• The primary reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), and sunlight.
• Oxygen (O2) is released as a byproduct of photosynthesis when water molecules are split.
• Photosynthesis occurs in two major stages: light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).
• The light-dependent reactions take place within the thylakoid membrane of the chloroplast.
• The Calvin cycle, or light-independent reactions, occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast.
• The enzyme RuBisCo is responsible for fixing carbon dioxide by attaching it to ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP).
• Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P) is the ultimate product of photosynthesis and can be converted into glucose, cellulose, or starch.
• C3 photosynthesis is the most common type, used by the majority of plants to produce a three-carbon compound.
• C4 photosynthesis allows plants to thrive in environments with low light or water by producing a four-carbon intermediate.
• The general chemical formula for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2.
• Most life on Earth depends on photosynthesis for the energy and oxygen it provides.