Section 8.1 Energy and Life Unit 3.5 Photosynthesis Section 8.1 Energy and Life
Photosynthesis Photosynthesis: process in which plants capture sunlight and convert it into energy in the form of organic compounds
A) Energy for Life Processes Photosynthesis is used to make energy for: Plants Algae Some forms of Bacteria
A) Energy for Life Processes 2) Photosynthesis is a Biochemical Pathway a) Biochemical Pathway:
A) Energy for Life Processes b) Energy in ______ compounds is released through Cellular Respiration (CR) ____ + Oxygen ATP + Carbon dioxide + _____
A) Energy for Life Processes 3. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)- energy currency used for living systems When ATP is broken by hydrolysis, it releases energy for activities ATP + H2O ADP + P + Energy
A) Energy for Life Processes