2. Photosynthesis I. Preview of photosynthesis II. Photosynthetic reactions III. Light dependent reactions IV. Light independent reactions V. Summary of events and importance of photosynthesis

3. Photosynthesis I. Preview of photosynthesis II. Photosynthetic reactions III. Light dependent reactions IV. Light independent reactions V. Summary of events and importance of photosynthesis 6CO 2 +6H 2 OC 6 H 12 O 6 + 6O 2 Light energy

4. III. Light dependent reactions Capturing of light: chlorophyll Production of ATP/ NADPH Photo ATP synthase phosphorylation 2H 2 O 4H + + 4e - + O 2

5. IV. Light independent reactions Rubisco Glucose CO 2 Fixation

6. V. Summary of events and importance of photosynthesis primary producers Oxidation or reduction? Catabolic or anabolic? Light energy 6CO 2 + 6H 2 O C 6 H 12 O 6 + 6O 2

7. What is the fate of the electrons that are split from water? a. they are absorbed by oxygen b. they are used in electron transport to generate ATP c. they diffuse out of the plant d. they are absorbed by NADPH e. more than one of these is correct

8. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of RUBISCO? a. it fixes carbon into the Calvin cycle b. it is a protein c. it is the most common enzyme in the world d. it makes really good crackers

9. Which of the following is the second step in the light dependent reactions? a. photolysis b. phosphorylation c. capturing of light by chlorophyll d. electron transport

10. Which of the following is correct about photosynthesis? a. it is overall a process of reduction b. it is overall, endergonic c. it is overall, anabolic d. it is in the end creating potential energy e. all of the above