Introduction to Photosynthesis Packet #30 Chapter #10
Introduction Photosynthesis Photo--”light” The process of storing energy from the sun in the form of glucose The process of making sugar (glucose) using light energy Photo--”light” Synthesis--”make” ; “put together” 12/26/2018
Introduction II Photosynthesis nourishes almost all of the living world either directly or indirectly. Based on the food chain/web More to come later in the course Chemical Equation for Photosynthesis 6CO2 + 12H2O + Light Energy --> C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O 12/26/2018
Location of Photosynthesis Structure of Leaf
Location of Photosynthesis Structure of Chloroplasts
Events of Photosynthesis The Light Reactions Photo part of photosynthesis ATP & NADPH are produced. Occurs in the membrane of the thylakoids. Calvin Cycle Synthesis part Sugar is synthesized Occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast. 12/26/2018