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How Plants and Cells Make Energy: Light Reactions and Calvin Cycle Fun!

Cellular energy processes in plants and cells involve complex mechanisms... Show more

Photosynthesis:
The Chloroplast
Thylakoids increase the surface area for light dependent
reactions
▼
.
.
.
.
Thylakold stacks are called gra

Cellular Respiration Processes

Cellular respiration begins with glycolysis in the cytoplasm and continues through several stages in the mitochondria, culminating in oxidative phosphorylation.

Definition: Glycolysis is the initial glucose-breaking process that produces a net yield of 2 ATP and reduces NAD to NADH.

The link reaction connects glycolysis to the Krebs cycle by converting pyruvate to acetyl-CoA in the mitochondrial matrix. The Krebs cycle then generates reduced coenzymes NADHandFADH2NADH and FADH2 through a series of reactions.

Highlight: Oxidative phosphorylation occurs on the inner mitochondrial membrane through an electron transport chain, creating a proton gradient that drives ATP synthesis.

Example: The complete oxidation of respiratory substrates produces significant ATP through chemiosmosis, where protons flow through ATP synthase.

Vocabulary: Chemiosmosis refers to the process where the proton gradient drives ATP synthesis through ATP synthase.

Photosynthesis:
The Chloroplast
Thylakoids increase the surface area for light dependent
reactions
▼
.
.
.
.
Thylakold stacks are called gra

Photosynthesis and Light Reactions

The photosynthetic process begins in the specialized organelles called chloroplasts, which contain stacked membrane structures called thylakoids. These thylakoid light dependent reactions occur on the membrane surface while the Calvin cycle takes place in the surrounding stroma.

Definition: Grana are stacks of thylakoid membranes connected by lamellae, increasing surface area for light reactions.

Highlight: The light-dependent reactions produce NADPH and ATP, which are essential for the Calvin cycle, while oxygen is released as a waste product.

The process involves chlorophyll absorbing light energy, exciting electrons that travel down an electron transport chain. This generates ATP through photophosphorylation and produces NADPH through water photolysis.

Example: Carbon dioxide levels fluctuate over 24 hours, with higher concentrations at night due to the absence of photosynthesis while respiration continues constantly.

Vocabulary: The compensation point occurs when photosynthesis rate equals respiration rate.

The Calvin cycle carbonfixationcarbon fixation combines CO2 with RuBP to form GP, which is then reduced to triose phosphate using ATP and NADPH, ultimately producing glucose and other organic compounds.



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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

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Biology

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29 Jun 2023

2 pages

How Plants and Cells Make Energy: Light Reactions and Calvin Cycle Fun!

Cellular energy processes in plants and cells involve complex mechanisms of thylakoid light dependent reactions in chloroplasts and cellular respiration in mitochondria.

  • The process begins with photosynthesis in chloroplasts, where light energy is captured and converted into chemical energy... Show more

Photosynthesis:
The Chloroplast
Thylakoids increase the surface area for light dependent
reactions
▼
.
.
.
.
Thylakold stacks are called gra

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Cellular Respiration Processes

Cellular respiration begins with glycolysis in the cytoplasm and continues through several stages in the mitochondria, culminating in oxidative phosphorylation.

Definition: Glycolysis is the initial glucose-breaking process that produces a net yield of 2 ATP and reduces NAD to NADH.

The link reaction connects glycolysis to the Krebs cycle by converting pyruvate to acetyl-CoA in the mitochondrial matrix. The Krebs cycle then generates reduced coenzymes NADHandFADH2NADH and FADH2 through a series of reactions.

Highlight: Oxidative phosphorylation occurs on the inner mitochondrial membrane through an electron transport chain, creating a proton gradient that drives ATP synthesis.

Example: The complete oxidation of respiratory substrates produces significant ATP through chemiosmosis, where protons flow through ATP synthase.

Vocabulary: Chemiosmosis refers to the process where the proton gradient drives ATP synthesis through ATP synthase.

Photosynthesis:
The Chloroplast
Thylakoids increase the surface area for light dependent
reactions
▼
.
.
.
.
Thylakold stacks are called gra

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Photosynthesis and Light Reactions

The photosynthetic process begins in the specialized organelles called chloroplasts, which contain stacked membrane structures called thylakoids. These thylakoid light dependent reactions occur on the membrane surface while the Calvin cycle takes place in the surrounding stroma.

Definition: Grana are stacks of thylakoid membranes connected by lamellae, increasing surface area for light reactions.

Highlight: The light-dependent reactions produce NADPH and ATP, which are essential for the Calvin cycle, while oxygen is released as a waste product.

The process involves chlorophyll absorbing light energy, exciting electrons that travel down an electron transport chain. This generates ATP through photophosphorylation and produces NADPH through water photolysis.

Example: Carbon dioxide levels fluctuate over 24 hours, with higher concentrations at night due to the absence of photosynthesis while respiration continues constantly.

Vocabulary: The compensation point occurs when photosynthesis rate equals respiration rate.

The Calvin cycle carbonfixationcarbon fixation combines CO2 with RuBP to form GP, which is then reduced to triose phosphate using ATP and NADPH, ultimately producing glucose and other organic compounds.

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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

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Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user