1. Section 8.1 Energy and Life
Unit 2B Photosynthesis
Section 8.1
Energy and Life

2. Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis: process in which plants capture sunlight and convert it into energy in the form of organic compounds

3. A) Energy for Life Processes
Photosynthesis is used to make energy for:
Plants
Algae
Some forms of Bacteria

4. A) Energy for Life Processes
2) Photosynthesis is a Biochemical Pathway
a) Biochemical Pathway:

5. A) Energy for Life Processes
b) Energy in ______ compounds is released through Cellular Respiration (CR)
____ + Oxygen  ATP + Carbon dioxide + _____

6. A) Energy for Life Processes
3. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)- energy currency used for living systems
When ATP is broken by hydrolysis, it releases energy for activities
ATP + H2O  ADP + P + Energy

7. A) Energy for Life Processes