Summary of Photosynthesis & Calvin Cycle

These flashcards cover key concepts related to photosynthesis mechanisms, the Calvin cycle, and plant adaptations as discussed in the lecture.

Photosynthesis produces __ by splitting water molecules during light reactions.

Oxygen

The action spectrum indicates photosynthetic activity by measuring __ production.

Oxygen

In anoxygenic photosynthesis, purple sulfur bacteria use __ instead of water.

Hydrogen sulfide

Chlorophyll A and B differ slightly in structure and absorb __ light wavelengths.

Different

The Z scheme describes electron flow from Photosystem II to __ via plastocyanin.

Photosystem I

C3, C4, and CAM pathways are adaptations for __ fixation in plants.

Carbon

Stomata regulate gas and __ exchange in plants.

Water

C4 plants store CO₂ as __ molecules for later use in the Calvin cycle.

4-carbon

The Calvin cycle consists of three phases: fixation, __, and regeneration.

Reduction

Carbon fixation in C3 plants utilizes the enzyme __.

Rubisco