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Photosynthesis
This category is for questions about the chemical process in which autotrophic organisms use sunlight, carbon dioxide and water to make glucose, water and oxygen. This process is vital to life and is of great importance in biology.
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Glucose and Oxygen are vital parts for making respiration happen. but more important is where and how you get these i think.
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Aerobic respiration consists of 4 components. Glycolysis, link reaction, the Krebs cycle and lastly, electron transport chain reaction.
I shall define respiration as the complete oxidation of glucose into ATP, a universal energy currency which means that sugar we eat will be completely converted into energy.
Glucose's has 2 phases and will require an initial input of energy and glucose (in the form of ATP) in the energy investment phase but will ultimately generate twice the amount of ATP used in the energy payoff phase by the end of glucose's. The end product of glucose's will be pyruvate. From here, the pyruvate will be used in the link reaction. Also, note that in glycolysis, something called NAD is being reduced to NADH. (this is like storing money in a bank in a foreign currency; it isn't really useable yet, but will be withdrawn later)
The link reaction converts the pyruvate into Acetyl CoA, which will then be used in the Krebs cycle. This reaction also converts NAD into NADH. ( more "energy" deposit )
In the Krebs cycle, a lot more of such NAD is converted into NADH.
Now, all that NADH produced will be used in the electron transport chain. However, to succesfully extract the energy in the NADH (converting the cash into local currency), there must be oxygen present. This is because of the nature of the electron transport chain. Electrons are extracted from the NADH and passed down through a chain of proteins, generating energy. When the electron leaves the chain, it will be absorbed into oxygen to form water. A lack in oxygen will prevent this from happening.
So, in a nutshell, you will need glucose, some energy and oxygen for respiration.
Pressure only has an effect on reactions taking place in a?
gaseous state. Changes in pressure can affect the equilibrium position of reactions involving gases by altering the concentration of gases present. This is due to the impact of pressure on the volume of the system and the number of gas molecules.
What light-independent reactions do plants produce?
The light-independent reactions occur in the storm of the chloroplast. The light- independent reactions are "independent" from light so they can happen else where. The light-dependent reactions happen in the thylakoid membrane of the chloroplast where the light is absorbed, and the reactions depend on the light.
How much carbonated water is in coors light?
Coors Light has a 4.2% alcohol content, so each 12 ounce bottle contains about half an ounce of pure alcohol.
Is the electron transport part of cellular respiration?
Yes, it's ultimate goal is to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), and its end product is a oxygen molecule which then combines with a free floating hydrogen proton to form H2O. The H2O is what is used to start the process of photosynthesis over again because that is where the electron particle comes from to aid in making NADPH (energy).
Do electrons slide along the electron transport chain and onto ATP molecules?
They do slide along the electron transport chain, but not onto molecules of ATP. The motive power of these electrons are used to pump protons into the outer lumen of the mitochondria. There the protons build up until there is a powerful enough gradient so that they come down that gradient and through the ATP synthase, a rotary enzyme that uses the flow of protons to attach a phosphate group onto ADP and thus ATP is synthesized.
The electrons emerge from the last electron transport complex and there oxygen takes them up with the spent protons and water results.
What is chlorophyll and where it is located?
Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plant cells. It plays a key role in photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy. Chlorophyll absorbs light energy and uses it to produce sugars from carbon dioxide and water.
Why does photosynthesis only take place in green plants?
The pigment of-the photosynthesis process center is green which frees oxygen from water which is carried out by the chloroplasts of-the plant cells & other color pigment from other processes involved w/ carrying out around that process also adds colors of their-own which may not be noticeable.
For example: Some tropical plants are red because that pigment protects the plant from-the suns ultraviolet waves.
(From-the previous post) While I'm at it, the formula for photosynthesis is: 6CO2+6H2O -YIELDS- C6H12O6+O12
How do you perform felasio on an unsircumsized man?
Performing fellatio on an uncircumcised man is similar to a circumcised man. Start by gently retracting the foreskin if it's necessary, then using your mouth and tongue to stimulate the head and shaft of the penis. Communicate with your partner to understand their preferences and guide your actions. Remember to maintain good hygiene and be mindful of your partner's comfort throughout the experience.
What are the three things that effect the rate of photosynthesis?
Three main factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis are light intensity, carbon dioxide levels, and temperature. Higher light intensity increases the rate of photosynthesis, while a lack of carbon dioxide or extreme temperatures can slow it down.
Great question! Not as we do, with lungs. which is an active process, but they do breathe by a passive process. Both plants and animals carry on a process called respiration which occurs on a cellular level and involves an exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Plants mostly do this in their leaves, which in some ways are similar to our skin (which, incidentally, is the largest organ in our bodies).
The process by which all respiration takes place is called diffusion - plants 'breathe' through their leaves - the really cool thing is that they 'exhale' - ready? oxygen...which is why we want trees - because they breathe by 'inhaling' carbon dioxide and 'exhaling' oxygen for us to use in our bodies to do our own respiration.BTW - Animals breathe differently than plants. We do it in two places, in our lungs - as most people are aware - and also in our body tissues. Our lungs take in oxygen (that came from the plants respiration) and we put it in our blood, and at the same time release the carbon dioxide from the blood and put it into the atmosphere so the plants can use it. In addition, we also have a second type of breathing that occurs in all our bodies called tissue respiration. In our tissues, we take the oxygen from the blood and put it in the tissues, and at the same time take the carbon dioxide from the tissues and put it in the blood to be taken to the lungs.
What is the value of a product minus the costs of raw materials?
The value of a product minus the costs of raw materials is known as the gross profit. It represents the amount of money left over after deducting the direct costs associated with producing the product. This figure is important for assessing the profitability of a business.
Glucose is required for cellular respiration to produce energy in the form of ATP. It is also necessary for brain function as the primary energy source for brain cells. Additionally, glucose is needed for the synthesis of certain molecules such as glycogen and some amino acids.
What happens because of photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide, water, and light energy are used to produce glucose and oxygen. The process provides a pathway to turn light energy into chemical energy. This energy is used by all heterotrophs (such as animals, fungi, and many bacteria) to support all cellular functions. In a way, because of photosynthesis, most life on Earth can exist.
What two main processes by which plant cells absorb release and use energy?
The starting materials: of phtoosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.
By the time the plant is done with photosynthesis your supposed to end with with chemical energy.
Photosynthesis does not release energy.
The process that does release energy is glucose.
my sources: A 7th grade science book
Through what do the products of photosynthesis move through the plant?
The soluble products of photosynthesis are transport in water medium throughout the plant with the help of Xylem tissue. It works with the help of pressure difference that occur during transpiration.
Other products o photosynthesis are transported with the help of Phloem Tissues that use stored energy
Protoxylem is the first part of the primary vascular tissue in plants called xylem that matures. Its function is to transport water to the shoot in the early stages of the growth of the plant.
Metaxylem is a part of primary xylem that differentiates after the protoxylem.
I would make a plant two both in a pot and get the same amount of water, but one is in the house, away from windows,an the other one is in the sun outside. the one in the sun would grow better.
What isn't essential for photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll is not essential for photosynthesis, but it is crucial for capturing sunlight and converting it to energy. Other factors such as water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight are essential for the process to occur.
Autotrophs are organisms that can perform photosynthesis to produce their own food using sunlight, while heterotrophs cannot perform photosynthesis and rely on consuming other organisms for food. Both autotrophs and heterotrophs perform cellular respiration to convert organic compounds into energy, regardless of their ability to photosynthesize.
What kingdom does photosynthesis occur in?
Photosynthesis occurs in the Plantae kingdom, specifically in plant cells. This process allows plants to convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, which is essential for their growth and survival.
Photosynthesis pigments are found in the?
Photosynthesis pigments are found in the chloroplasts of plant cells. The main pigments involved in photosynthesis are chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, carotenoids, and xanthophylls. These pigments are responsible for capturing light energy and converting it into chemical energy during the process of photosynthesis.
