How can this candle stay lit?
Photosynthesis made simple
Volvox – a type of algae
Light travels in waves
Electromagnetic Spectrum
White light (sunlight) passing through a prism
Most plants are green because chlorophyll REFLECTS the green wavelength Most plants are green because chlorophyll REFLECTS the green wavelength
Percent of Light Energy Absorbed Percent of Light Energy Absorbed
Why do leaves change color in the fall? Why do leaves change color in the fall?
Structure of a Chloroplast Structure of a Chloroplast
Elodea contains numerous chloroplasts Elodea contains numerous chloroplasts
Calvin Cycle – occurs in the stroma Calvin Cycle – occurs in the stroma
Photosynthesis & Aerobic Cell Respiration are opposite reactions CO 2 H 2 O energy (light) C 6 H 12 O 6 O 2 CO 2 + H 2 O + energy (light) C 6 H 12 O 6 + O 2 C 6 H 12 O 6 O 2 CO 2 H 2 O energy (ATP) C 6 H 12 O 6 + O 2 CO 2 + H 2 O + energy (ATP)
Stomate from a tomato leaf Stomate from a tomato leaf
Cyanobacteria Cyanobacteria
Mistletoe Mistletoe
Venus Flytrap Venus Flytrap
Pitcher Plant Pitcher Plant
Butterworts Butterworts
Sundew Sundew
Giant Asian Dodder Giant Asian Dodder
Giant Asian Dodder Giant Asian Dodder