BIO 1510 photosynthesis exam questions
Biology 1510 Exam 2 In preparation for the second exam you should be able to: (Chpt. 10) -Describe the structure of a chloroplast. -Explain the role of pigments in plants and their absorption spectra. -Explain the concept of a photosystem. -Describe the location, input, output and movement of electrons through PSII and PSI in the light reactions of photosynthesis. -Describe the role of electron transport and ATP synthase in photosynthesis. -Describe the location and major phases (carbon fixation, reduction and regeneration of rubisco) of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis. -Explain the role of photorespriation in C3 plants. -Explain the carbon reactions in C4 plants including the role of PEP carboxylase. -Explain the carbon reactions in CAM plants.