AP Biology Light Dependent Reactions – Electron Transport Chain
Valence Electrons
Energy and Atoms Third energy level (shell) Second energy level (shell) First energy level (shell) Atomic nucleus Energy absorbed Energy lost
Photosynthesis Light Reaction
Non-cyclic electron flow
Non-cyclic Electron Flow *** Electrons start in photosystem II, and move through Photosystem I, as they work their way to NADPH. Along the way, they help to pump H+ to allow for the creation of ATP. The electrons do not return to where they came from.*** Photosystems – protein complexes that contain chlorophyll (and other pigments). These structures funnel light energy to the Mg atom for the ETC. Accessory proteins – these help to move excited electrons down the ETC in a series of REDOX reactions.
Redox reaction
Where it is occurring?
Water and Photosystems 1 and 2
Cyclic electron flow
Cyclic Electron Flow *** Electrons start in photosystem I and move through several accessory proteins. The main function of these electrons is to pump H+ so that ATP can be made. These electrons DO return to where they came from.*** Photosystems – protein complexes that contain chlorophyll (and other pigments). These structures funnel light energy to the Mg atom for the ETC. Accessory proteins – these help to move excited electrons down the ETC in a series of REDOX reactions.
Where it is occurring?
More surface srea = More energy
(How many electrons are in Mg’s outer shell?) Chlorophyll A or B molecule.
Answer: 2 Those 2 electrons will leave Mg and enter into the Electron Transport Chain.
Photosystem and collecting sunlight energy.
Non-cyclic electron flow
H+ (protons) being pumped into the thylakoid to “build” potential energy.
Non-cyclic electron flow
Cyclic electron flow
Cytochrome C ALL organisms have this important proton pumping protein
Potential Energy
Turning Potential energy into Kinetic energy to make ATP
Chemiosmosis and Energy Coupling.
Photosynthesis Light Reaction converts Sunlight into chemical energy
Calvin Cycle uses chemical energy to build sugar