Unit 1 Section 4: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

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  1. Photosynthesis
  2. Sunlight
  3. Water
  4. Carbon dioxide
  5. Oxygen
  6. Stroma
  7. Granum
  8. Autotrophs
  9. Fermentation
  10. Aerobic
  11. Mesophyll cells

 
  1. Glucose
  2. Biochemical pathway
  3. Light reactions
  4. Dark reactions
  5. Calvin cycle
  6. Chlorophyll
  7. Thylakoid
  8. Anaerobic
  9. Krebs Cycle
  10. Lactic acid
  11. Roygbiv
  12. Photosynthetic organisms

 
  1. Photons
  2. Chloroplast
  3. Reaction center
  4. Cellular respiration
  5. Light spectrum
  6. ATP
  7. ADP
  8. NADPH
  9. Respiration
  10. Glycolysis
  11. Electron transport chain

 

Section 4 - Photosynthesis and Cellular respiration: Part a

 

S4. C1.PO(1,3,4) C5.PO(1-2) S1.C3.PO(3)

Photosynthesis:
the chemical process by which green plants use light energy to produce food.

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What is the least important color of light in photosynthesis?

The process by which green plants use sunlight energy to convert water & carbon dioxide into oxygen & glucose is the basis for virtually all life. Sugars, the first products of photosynthesis, are converted into starch, protein, cellulose, and thousands of other chemical compounds.

Check out this linkfor information on the light Photosynthesis uses.

 Photosynthesis is also the source of the oxygen which we breathe. Before plants appeared, the earth's atmosphere was high in carbon dioxide but contained no oxygen. The present atmosphere, by comparison, is about 0.035% carbon dioxide and 21% oxygen - thanks to photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis link to an Internet Websiteis actually a complex series of chemical reactions. There are many such series in living things known as biochemical pathways. While all these chemical systems are important, none are more important than photosynthesis and respiration.

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Photosynthesis can be simplified into two reactants (carbon dioxide and water) and two products (glucose and oxygen), represented by the chemical equation:

6CO2 (g) + 6H2O (l) C6H12O6 (aq) + 6O2 (g)

The letter subscripts in the equation represent the physical state of each substance:

(g) - gas
(l) - liquid
(aq) - aqueous (dissolved in water)            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Still feeling a little “Green”

For more details about the process of photosynthesis go here.link to a local webpage

 

Click on this leaf                  to take a journey through the light reaction. Don’t forget the                 Calvin cycle.

 

Cellular respiration:link to a local webpage food molecules are broken down to release the energy in their chemical bonds.

Even though glucose is a source of energy for living things, Adenosine triphosphate, ATP, is the energy molecule used by most organisms. Energy is released when ATP is changed to ADP. This energy is available for cells to carry on their life processes.

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Chemically, cellular respiration is the exact opposite of photosynthesis. While photosynthesis occurs only in some cells, respiration occurs in all cells.

The energy sequence in living cells goes something like this:

Photosynthesis stores energy in chemical compounds
Respiration releases this energy
The freed energy forms ATP
The energy from the breakdown of ATP fuels cell activity

 

Watch this online video that discusses energy,  photosynthesis and cellular respiration and complete the quiz at the end. For the 1.4a assignment pay close attention to the photosynthesis part. We will be learning about cellular respiration in 1.4d. (right click on the video and "save target as" to desk top then watch video from desk top)

 

 

Computer Assignment 1.4a - Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration
Evaluation Rubric is located below each research group segment

 

  1. Make a PowerPoint presentation dealing with photosynthesis. Each student will be part of a research team assigned to become experts on photosynthesis in one of the 3 areas listed below. Each group will work together to put what they have learned into a presentation which the group will use to teach the class about their topic. The requirements below are provided as a minimum standard. Feel free to make a more sophisticated slide show if you wish (higher scores can be earned by adding items like music, animation and video, etc). Slides should follow the order from top to bottom list below: (If needed add more slides to adequately cover each topic)

 

Research group 1 (chemical formula, Connection to cellular respiration, light)

 

1. Slide 1 - Title page including:

·         title of presentation - should catch the audiences attention

·         a picture related to the topic of the presentation

·         also include the following on this slide:

·   your name or names

·   class period

·   date

 

2. Slides 1-2 - An introduction slide showing what you will be presenting and how it is related to photosynthesis.

·        include some type of graphics on this slide

 

3. Slides 1-2 - The Chemical formula for Photosynthesis (label-reactants & products).

·         include some type of graphics related to slide topic

 

4. Slides 1-3 - How is photosynthesis related/connected to cellular respiration and the energy animals and plants use? (Is there a connection here, compare the two chemical equations)?

·         How does a plant store the energy (organic compounds)?

·         Energy sequence in cells

·         Do plants perform cellular respiration?

·         include some type of graphic related to slide topic

 

5. Slides 1-5 - Light absorption, colors used by plants (why are most plants green?)

·         roygbiv, how is it used by plants

·         Engelmann experiment can be used

·         types of chlorophyll, what type of light do they absorb

·         name the different types of plant pigments and their use in photosynthesis

·         How are plant pigments related to the change in leaf color

·         include some type of graphics (graph)

 

 

6. Slides 1-2  A slide indicating the conclusion for the presentation

·        reviews how topic is related to photosynthesis

 

7. Slide 1  A bibliography/work cited slide. Cite correctly: not just URL

 

 

* Use this rubric link to a local webpage  to evaluate this presentation on photosynthesis.

 

 

 

Research group 2 ( leaf structure and location of photosynthesis)

 

1. Slide 1 - Title page including:

·         title of presentation - should catch the audiences attention

·         a picture related to the topic of the presentation

·         also include the following on this slide:

·   your name or names

·   class period

·   date

 

2. Slides 1-2  An introduction slide showing what you will be presenting and how it is related to photosynthesis.

·         include some type of graphics on this slide

 

3. Slides 1-2 What type of organisms can perform photosynthesis

·        give a list or graphic or percent by each

·        which is biggest producer of photosynthetic byproducts. Why?

·        include a related graphic

 

4. Slides  1-6  Structures in plants related to photosynthesis

·         leaf, stomata, type of cells (mesophyll), chloroplast, chloroplast membrane, stroma, granum, thylakoid (stacks), epidermis, cuticle

·         identify the photosynthetic processes taking place in each part , dark reaction take place in the ______.

·         include graphics

 

5. Slides 1-3 Factors determining the rate of photosynthesis (environmental)

·        include a graphic

 

6. Slides 1-2  A slide indicating the conclusion for the presentation

·        reviews how topic is related to photosynthesis

 

7. Slide 1  A bibliography/work cited slide. Cite correctly: not just URL

 

 

* Use this rubric link to a local webpage  to evaluate this presentation on photosynthesis.

 

 

Research group 3 (converting light energy to chemical energy)

 

1. Slide 1 - Title page including:

·         title of presentation - should catch the audiences attention

·         a picture related to the topic of the presentation

·         also include the following on this slide:

·   your name or names

·   class period

·   date

 

2. Slides 1-2 - An introduction slide showing what you will be presenting and how it is related to photosynthesis.

·        include some type of graphics on this slide

 

3. Slides 1-8 - How does a plant convert light energy into chemical energy

·         What is photosystems II & I (light reaction)? How do they function? How does a concentration gradient play into this? Electron transport chain (ETC)

·         What are the products of the light reaction?

·         Describe function of  the dark reactions (Calvin cycle),

·         How are these molecules involved: (ATP, ADP, NADP+, NADPH) sugars, carbon, electrons.

·         What are the products of the dark reaction?

·         Where are these items found?

·         How are the light and dark reactions linked together?

·         include graphics

 

4. Slides 1-3  Photosynthetic efficiency: How efficient is photosynthesis?

·        Is it more efficient then a car engine?

·        Do any factors change the efficiency? (type of light?)

·        include a graphic

 

5. Slides 1-2  A slide indicating the conclusion for the presentation

·        reviews how topic is related to photosynthesis

 

6. Slide 1  A bibliography/work cited slide. Cite correctly: not just URL

 

 

* Use this rubric link to a local webpage  to evaluate this presentation on photosynthesis.

 

 

 

Honors biology: the following option is required

Set your power point to run on its own once started, allowing you to discuss and explain your presentation without long pauses or going to fast.  Give yourself enough time to explain each slide. *Warning* practice makes perfect. Setting the timing and slide transitions may run different on computers with different power point versions such as power point 2000 and power point 2003.


Important: Use scoring rubric to self evaluate power point.

Presentation day:

  • Presentation saved to disk and server file for access in the classroom (always have a backup).
  • Bring a hard copy of presentation: handout view (6 slides to a page format) and self evaluated scoring rubric stapled together with the rubric on top.

Part 2

Create a story board/Cartoon describing the process of photosynthesis. Click on this link link to a local webpage and have fun creating you story. Use this rubric to evaluate your story board link to a local webpage.

 

Research Links:

 

Section 4- Photosynthesis and Cellular respiration: Part b

S4. C1.PO(1,3,4) C5.PO(1-2) S1.C3.PO(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assignment 1.4b - Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration
Read the entire assignment before you begin. All items for this assignment should be on the same document.

 

Part I

1. View this short clip  about  photosynthesis and complete these questions. link to a local webpage

 

Part II

Use this bio coach link link to an Internet Website to brush up on your photosynthesis knowledge  (you will need shockwave for this link).

Regular Biology:

  1. Read the introduction and concepts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, performing all task and the items below (2-5).
  2. Complete leaf diagram in concept 4 and paste into this assignment with your video questions from above.
  3. Complete Mesophyll cell diagram in concept 5 and paste into this assignment.
  4. Complete chloroplast diagram in concept 5 and paste into this assignment.
  5. Complete the self quiz (questions 1-19).  Provide evidence that you scored 100% by pasting final score in this assignment and typing out the numbers, letter and written answer for the self quiz on your assignment.

*** If you can't paste try this: while on the screen you want to copy from, press the print screen (prt scn) key on key board (top right side) and then open word or paint and paste. This will create photo copy of what you have completed. From paint you can cut out just the diagram using the box tool and copy and paste into your assignment.

Honors Biology:

  1. Complete all of the above while going more in-depth by completing the lets take a "closer look" at the light reaction.
  2. Click on "a closer look" on concept 8 and read about the light reaction.
  3. Click on "a closer look" at the Calvin cycle.  (make sure to run the animations)
  4. Complete the self quiz (questions 1-25). Provide evidence that you scored 100% by pasting final score in this assignment and typing out the numbers letter and written answers for the self quiz on your assignment.

Staple together with this assignment on top if necessary.

Part III

1. Now it is time to get some eTutor help on photosynthesis from our Honors text book. Open this document link to a local webpageand follow the directions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Green is the least important color of light in photosynthesis.
The pigment chlorophyll abosrbs all colors of light except green. Plants look green because that color of light is reflected, not absorbed and used.

Red and blue light seem to provide the most energy for photosynthesis since they are the most completely absorbed.