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Photosynthesis

I. Bottom line of photosynthesis


Redox reactions Autotrophs Chloroplast structure Overview of photosynthesis

II. The details of photosynthesis


Light Reactions Dark Reactions (AKA Calvin Cycle) But first...

Photosynthesis

How do we KNOW the photosynthesis equation?

http://www.youtube.com/v/naYu4m3b6cw

Cyanobacteria- photosynthetic prokaryotes

http://www.youtube.com/v/DE4CPmTH3xg

Photosynthetic ANIMALS?

http://www.livescience.com/animals/green-slug-animal-plant-100112.html

Leaf Anatomy

Stomata ( little mouths ) Allow Gas Exchange

Photosynthesis uses the visible spectrum of light

The visible spectrum

Chlorophyll is excited by light energy

Both chlorophyll and heme are composed of PORPHYRIN rings- highly reactive organic ring structures capable of producing free radicals.

Chemiosmosis Powers ATP Synthase

Chemiosmosis is like hydroelectric power

The Calvin Cycle

Photosynthesis: A Summary

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