3.5 I Can Statements

I can describe the photosynthetic processes that allow organisms to capture and store energy.

I can describe the location of photosynthesis evolution.

I can provide evidence to support oxygenation to the atmosphere from cyanobacteria.

I can describe the light-dependent reactions.

I can describe ways that ATP is synthesized in light-dependent reactions.

I can describe ways that NADPH is synthesized in light-dependent reactions.

I can explain ways cells capture energy from light.

I can explain ways cells transfer energy from light to biological molecules for storage and use.

I can describe chlorophyll.

I can explain the effect on electrons after absorbing energy from light.

I can describe the anatomy of the thylakoid membrane (aka the set-up of the photosystems and electron transport chains)

I can describe the photosystem.

I can describe the relationship between the photosystems and the electron transport chain.

I can explain ways the proton gradient is produced in the electron transport chain.

I can explain the relationship between the proton gradient and ATP synthesis.

I can explain the relationship between the light reactions and the Calvin cycle.