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Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology

Teresa Audesirk, Gerald Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers

Chapter 7

Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

00:35

Problem 1

Explain what would happen to life if photosynthesis ceased. Why would this occur?

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00:56

Problem 2

Write and then explain the equation for photosynthesis.

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01:03

Problem 3

Draw a simplified diagram of a leaf cross-section and label it. Explain how a leaf's structure supports photosynthesis.

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03:31

Problem 4

Draw a simplified diagram of a chloroplast and label it. Explain how the individual parts of the chloroplast support photosynthesis.

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04:36

Problem 5

Explain how photosystems I and II together carry out the light reactions, resulting in energy generation.

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02:49

Problem 6

Trace the flow of energy in chloroplasts from sunlight to ATP, including an explanation of chemiosmosis.

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02:10

Problem 7

How does the process of carbon fixation in $\mathrm{C}_{3}$ plants differ from that in $\mathrm{C}_{4}$ plants?

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