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Photosynthesis: The process by which light energy is converted into…
Photosynthesis: The process by which light energy is converted into chemical energy
Energy: The ability to do work
3 steps
Step 2
Light energy is converted to chemical energy stored as ATP and NADPH
Step 3
ATP and NADPH powers the formation of organic compounds using carbon dioxide
Step 1
Energy is captured from sunlight
ATP
How it works
Energy is released when the chemical bond is broken between the 2nd and 3rd phosphate
Functions
Protein synthesis
Muscle contraction
Active transport across cell membranes
Calvin Cycle
3 stages
Reduction phase
Regeneration
Carbon Fixation
Factors affecting photosynthesis
Water
Shortage of water can slow or even stop photosynthesis
Temperature
Photosynthesis depends on enzymes who function best between 0ºC and 38ºC