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    The document summarizes key aspects of photosynthesis through a biology activity. It discusses the light and dark reactions of photosynthesis, including the three stages of the Calvin cycle. A table is provided that outlines the major events and features of photosynthesis, including the light-dependent reactions, electron transport, chemiosmosis, and carbon fixation reactions. Questions are also answered about how temperature and light intensity affect the rate of photosynthesis and Calvin cycle, the implications of urbanization on photosynthesis, and how photosynthesis helps curb the effects of climate change.

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    The document summarizes key aspects of photosynthesis through a biology activity. It discusses the light and dark reactions of photosynthesis, including the three stages of the Calvin cycle. A table is provided that outlines the major events and features of photosynthesis, including the light-dependent reactions, electron transport, chemiosmosis, and carbon fixation reactions. Questions are also answered about how temperature and light intensity affect the rate of photosynthesis and Calvin cycle, the implications of urbanization on photosynthesis, and how photosynthesis helps curb the effects of climate change.

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    The document summarizes key aspects of photosynthesis through a biology activity. It discusses the light and dark reactions of photosynthesis, including the three stages of the Calvin cycle. A table is provided that outlines the major events and features of photosynthesis, including the light-dependent reactions, electron transport, chemiosmosis, and carbon fixation reactions. Questions are also answered about how temperature and light intensity affect the rate of photosynthesis and Calvin cycle, the implications of urbanization on photosynthesis, and how photosynthesis helps curb the effects of climate change.

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    The document summarizes key aspects of photosynthesis through a biology activity. It discusses the light and dark reactions of photosynthesis, including the three stages of the Calvin cycle. A table is provided that outlines the major events and features of photosynthesis, including the light-dependent reactions, electron transport, chemiosmosis, and carbon fixation reactions. Questions are also answered about how temperature and light intensity affect the rate of photosynthesis and Calvin cycle, the implications of urbanization on photosynthesis, and how photosynthesis helps curb the effects of climate change.

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    Charisse Alyson C.

    Escudero, 11-STEM-Electra

    General Biology Week 2


    ACTIVITY # 1:
    Part 1: Provide the best answer(s) for each question.
    1. What are the two kinds of reactions in photosynthesis?
    Light reactions and dark reactions (Calvin Cycle).
    2. What are the basic stages of the Calvin cycle?

    There are three stages to the Calvin cycle: (1) Carbon fixation, (2)
    Reduction, and (3) Regeneration of RuBP from G3P.
    3. What are the reactants and products of photosynthesis?
    The photosynthesis chemical equation states that the reactants
    (carbon dioxide, water and sunlight), yield two products, glucose and
    oxygen gas.
    Charisse Alyson C. Escudero, 11-STEM-Electra

    Part 2: Copy and fill-in the table for the major events and features of
    photosynthesis. The option table is given for you to answer the needed
    materials and end products of photosynthesis.

    Major Events and Features of Photosynthesis

    Reaction Series Needed Materials End Products

    1. Light-dependent reactions (take place in the thylakoid membrane)

    a. Photochemical c. Light energy; a. Electrons


    reactions pigments
    (chlorophyll)

    b. Electron transport e. Electrons, NADP+, b. NADPH, O2


    H2O, electron
    acceptors

    c. Chemiosmosis f. Proton gradient, d. ATP


    ADP + P, ATP
    synthase

    Reaction Series Needed Materials End Products

    2. Carbon fixation h. Ribulose g. Carbohydrates,


    reactions (take place bisphosphate, CO2, ADP + P, NADP+
    in stroma) ATP, NADPH,
    necessary enzymes
    Charisse Alyson C. Escudero, 11-STEM-Electra

    Part 3: Provide the best answer(s) for each question.


    1. Temperature and light intensity are two of the factors that may
    affect the rate of photosynthesis. Explain how the said factors affect
    photosynthesis. Which of the two would you expect to have more
    effect on the rate at which the Calvin Cycle proceeds? Why?
    Temperature speeds up all chemical reactions - photosynthesis is no
    exception. Although when it's too hot (above 40°C) or too cold,
    photosynthesis gets slower. As light intensity increases, the rate of
    photosynthesis will also increase as long as other factors are in
    sufficient supply. I think that temperature has more influence on the
    rate at which the Calvin Cycle proceeds because this stage is not
    dependent on light intensity.
    2. Many urban areas in our country are becoming less eco-friendly in
    exchange for new buildings and commercialization. What do you
    think is the implication of this in relation to photosynthesis?
    Urbanization releases a great amount of greenhouse gases from
    usage of fossil fuels. The high amounts of carbon dioxide can throw
    off the balance in the environment and overwhelm the process of
    photosynthesis. A small increase in the temperature of our climate
    could entail a catastrophic imbalance in the ecosystem, and it is
    currently happening around us. We should be mindful and be
    responsible enough to not abuse the environment, or else we shall
    pay a hefty price.
    3. With your knowledge on photosynthesis, correlate the process in
    helping curb the effects of climate change.
    Climate change is caused by greenhouse gases such as carbon
    dioxide. The simplest equation for photosynthesis is: Carbon dioxide
    + water -----(in light, with chlorophyll and enzymes)----> sugar +
    oxygen. Meaning to say, plants can convert the carbon dioxide into
    oxygen, which reduces the strain on our atmosphere and helps in
    fighting climate change. We should plant more trees around the
    community and prevent deforestation at all costs.

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