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Biology Exam 2
Membranes, Energy and Enzymes, Cellular Respiration, Photosynthesis
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02/12/2012

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Term
Membranes
Definition
  • Surround all cells and organelles
  • Function to seperate compartments
  • Control molecular traffic in and out
Term
Selectively Permeable
Definition
Some substances can cross easily and others can not get across (a membrane)
Term
Composition of Membranes (1 Half)
Definition
Phospholipid heads form into a bilayer with the fatty acid ends attracted to each other
Term
Composition of Membrane (2nd Half)
Definition
  • Proteins are embedded in the phospholipid bilayer
  • The proteins have a hydrophobic region in their middle section that keeps them embedded
Term
What does it mean "the membrane is fluid"?
Definition
  • The phospholipids move freely- they can move within bilayer in all directions (laterally and flip-flop)
  • The proteins float freely in the lipids
Term
What Impacts the Fluidity of the Membrane?
Definition
  • Level of saturation of the fatty acid tails (saturated fatty acids make the membrane less fluid than unsaturated ones)
  • The temperature (cold temperatures make the membrane less fluid than warm temperatures)
Term
Fluid Level of Saturation
Definition
Unsaturated hydrocarbon tails with kinks
Term
Viscous Level of Saturation
Definition
Saturated hydrocarbon tails (phospholipid bilayer is tightly packed)
Term
Steroid Cholesterol
Definition
Can help keep membranes fluid by "breaking up" the lipids (infiltrates the lipid bilayer providing more space for fluidity) particularly at low temperatures
Term
Membrane Proteins
Definition
  • Bunch of different proteins that are embedded in the fluid matrix of the lipid bilayer
  • Two types: peripheral or integral
Term
Peripheral Proteins
Definition
Anchored to a phospholipid and move with it in one layer
Term
Integral Protein
Definition
  • A part of the membrane that stretches across the bilayer (goes from one side of the membrane to the other)
  • It must have a hydrophobic region to keep it integrated into the bilayer
Term
Functions of Membrane Proteins (7)
Definition

Transporters 

Enzymes

Cell surface receptors

Cell surface identity markers

Cell-to-cell adhesion proteins

Attachments to the cytoskeleton 

Term
Protein Transport Function
Definition
Transports materials in and out of the cell
Term
Protein Enzyme Funtions
Definition
Facilitates chemical reactions
Term
Protein Cell Surface Receptors Function
Definition
Transmit messages from outside the cell into the cell by receiving a signaling molecule and performing signal transduction into the cell
Term
Protein Cell Surface Identity Marker Function (Membrane)
Definition
Recognizes the type of cells that come in contact with it, so a white blood cell uses this membrane protein function to recognize the "bad" cells that it needs to attack, and so it does not attack "good" cells
Term
Membrane Protein Cell-to-Cell Attachments Function
Definition
Supports the cell and/or the surrounding tissue (intercellular joining, holds our cells together so we are not a puddle)
Term
Membrane Protein Cell-to-Cytoskeleton Attachments Function
Definition
Supports the cell and/or the surrounding tissue (attachments to cells cytoskeleton and extra-cellular matrix)
Term
Where Are Membrane Proteins and Lipids synthesized (made)?
Definition
In the Endoplasmic Reticuluum and they go through more formation in the Golgi Apparatus
Term
How are membrane proteins and lipids transported out of the cell?
Definition
Vesicles
Term
Bifacial Membranes
Definition
Always have a cytoplasmic side (inside) and an outside
Term
Why are membranes bifacial?
Definition

Because proteins have to be oriented correctly (specific side facing out and specific side facing in) to function

Sugar groups can be attached to the outside

Term
Why are molecules always moving?
Definition
Diffusion (happens with liquids, solutes, gasses, anything concentrated in a space)
Term
Diffusion
Definition
Movement of molecules from high to low concentration (down the concentration gradient)
Term
What molecules can diffuse directly across the lipid bilayer (membrane)?
Definition

Apolar molecules

O2, CO2, hydrocarbons

Small, uncharged polar molecules (H20)

Term
How do larger polar molecules and ions cross the membrane?
Definition
They use transport proteins to get across the membrane
Term
Osmosis
Definition
Passive transport of water across a membrane
Term
Where does water always move to?
Definition
Wherever there is more solutes (salt, sugar, etc) and less water
Term
What happens if the solute cannot pass the membrane?
Definition
Then water will move (in or out of membrane) to make the solute concentrations equal (via osmosis)
Term
What determines the direction of osmosis?
Definition
It is determined by the total solute concentration (kinds of solutes does not matter)
Term
What happens when two solutions have equal solutes?
Definition
There is still movement (just kind of trading back and forth) but no net osmosis
Term
What are the 3 possible names for two solutions on either side of a membrane in regards to osmosis?
Definition

Hypertonic

Hypotonic

Isotonic

Term
Hypertonic
Definition
This solution has More Solutes
Term
Hypotonic
Definition
Solution with Less solutes
Term
Isotonic
Definition
This solution has the Same Number of Solutes as the solution on the other side of the membrane
Term
Is it good for human red blood cells to be in a hypertonic solution?
Definition
No, because all the water in the cell will go out into the hypertonic solution (via osmosis) to try to equalize the solutions, which will cause the cell to shrivel up and die
Term
Is it good for human red blood cells to be in a hypotonic solution?
Definition
No, because the water on the outside of the cell will diffuse into the cell (via osmosis) to try to equalize the solutions' concentrations, which will cause the cell to burst because it's too full of water
Term
What is the best solution for a human red blood cell to be in?
Definition
An isotonic solution, because then the cell won't lose to much water and die, or gain to much water and burst
Term
Is it good for a plant cell to be in a hypertonic solution?
Definition
No because the cell body shrinks because of the loss of water which causes it to shrink away from the cell wall which makes it lose its structure (wilting plant)
Term
Is it good for a plant cell to be in an isotonic solution?
Definition
It won't kill the plant but its not the best for it, the plant is just surviving at that point (after a while it will die)
Term
What is the best solution for a plant cell to be in?
Definition
A hypotonic solution because then it is filling up with water so its vacuole is full of water which gives the plant a strong structure, normal turgid cell in this case
Term
What are the 2 ways a molecule can cross the membrane?
Definition

They can directly cross through the lipids (passive transport)

 They can cross through a protein (active transport)

Term
Passive Transport
Definition
  • Happens with or without a protein
  • No energy is required
  • Moves from high to low concentration gradient
  • Spontaneous via diffusion
  • Molecules diffuse independently of each other
Term
Active Transport
Definition
  • Must have a protein
  • Requires energy (ATP)
  • Can go against concentration gradient (low to high)
Term
2 types of Passive Transport
Definition
Simple diffusion and Facilitated diffusion
Term
Simple Diffusion
Definition

Type of passive transport

Uncontrolled movement across the membrane

Term
Facilitated Diffusion
Definition

Type of passive transport

Makes use of a channel or carrier transport protein

Term
Passive Transport: Carrier (Transporter) Protein
Definition
  • Allows a specific molecule or ion to cross the membrane based on its size and shape
  • Very specific for their transport molecule
  • When right molecule binds this protein changes shape and allows the molecule through
Term
Passive Transport: Channel Proteins
Definition
Allow fast transport, ex. Aquaporins- allow water to move in and out of the cell when they are open (based on concentration gradient too)
Term
Active Transport
Definition
When energy is required to move a molecule against its concentration gradient (energy usually supplied by ATP)
Term
Proton Pump
Definition
  • Example of Active Transport
  • Moves protons outside of the cell against their concentration gradient
  • This movement of protons creates a membrane potential, and an electrochemical (charge) gradient (positively chargen on one side and negatively charged on the other)
Term
What are 3 types of carrier proteins used in active transport?
Definition

Uniporters

Symporters

Antiporters

Term
Uniporter
Definition

A type of carrier protein used in active transport

Moves one molecule at a time

Term
Symporter
Definition

A type of carrier protein used in active transport

Moves two molecules in the same direction

Term
Antiporter
Definition

A type of carrier protein used in active transport

Moves two molecules in opposite directions

Term
Sodium-Potassium Pump
Definition
  • An active transport mechanism
  • Uses an antiporter to move 3 Na+ out of the cell and 2 K+ into the cell
  • The affinity (dictates which molecule the protein will transport at a given time) of the carrier protein for either Na+ or K+ changes so the ions can be carried across the membrane
Term
Bulk Transport
Definition

Transport of many substances

It's accomplished by either endocytosis or exocytosis

Term
Endocytosis
Definition

A way to perform bulk transport

Movement of substances into the cell

Term
What are the 3 types of endocytosis?
Definition

Phagocytosis

Pinocytosis

Receptor-mediated endocytosis

Term
Phagocytosis
Definition

Type of Endocytosis

The cell takes in particular matter

Term
Pinocytosis
Definition

Type of endocytosis

The cell takes in only fluid

Term
Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis
Definition
Specific molecules are taken into the cell after they bind to a receptor (Receptor proteins grab a target molecule then they form a coated vesicle around a group of the receptor proteins with target molecules and take them into the cell)
Term
Exocytosis
Definition

A way to perform bulk transport

The movement of materials out of the cell

Term
Metabolism
Definition
The sum of all biochemical reactions in a cell
Term
2 Kinds of Metabolism
Definition

Anabolism

Catabolism

Most of the reactions in these two types are catalyzed by enzymes

Term
Anabolism
Definition

Type of Metabolism

Synthesis reactions (building something)

Term
Catabolism
Definition

Type of Metabolism

Decomposition reactions (breaking something down)

Term
Energy
Definition
The capacity to do "work"
Term
What are the 6 different types of energy?
Definition
  • Potential energy
  • Kinetic energy
  • Chemical energy (energy in bonds)
  • Radiation energy (light)
  • Nuclear energy
  • Heat (kinetic energy of molecules)
Term
Heat Energy
Definition

Most forms of energy can be converted to this type

It's measured in kilocalories (1 food Calorie = 1 kilocalorie = 1000 calories)

Term
1 calorie (Not food Calorie)
Definition
The amount of heat required to raise the temp of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celcius
Term
1st Law of Thermodynamics
Definition

Law of enegy conservation

Any form of energy can be transformed to other forms of energy, but energy is never created or destroyed (sum of all energy is alwayss the same, it's never lost, just converted)

Term
2nd Law of Thermodynamics
Definition

Disorder is more likely than order

Entropy (disorder in the universe) is always increasing

{disorder happens spontaneously, organization requires energy}

Term
Free Energy
Definition
Gibbs free energy is useful energy
Term
What do all energy transformations result in?
Definition
  • An increase in disorder (entropy gain)
  • Less "useful" (free) energy

 

Term
How can chemical reactions be described?
Definition
By the transfer of energy that occurs
Term
2 Types Chemical Reactions with Different Energy Transfers
Definition

Exergonic Reaction

Endergonic Reaction

Term
Exergonic Reaction
Definition
Chemical reaction where energy is Released
Term
Endergonic Reaction
Definition
A chemical reaction that requires an Input of energy
Term
Free Energy Change ("Triangle" G)
Definition
The amount of energy needed for a reaction to occur
Term
Activation Energy
Definition
Extra energy needed to get a reaction started
Term
Catalysts
Definition
Substances that lower the activation energy of a reaction
Term
ATP (Adenosine Tri-Phosphate)
Definition
The molecule that transfers energy (energy from exergonic reactions in cells that is used to fuel endergonic reactions)
Term
ATP Structure
Definition

Ribose (5-carbon sugar) + adenine + three phosphates

The energy is stored in the bonds between the phosphates

Term
Why is so much energy stored in the phosphate bonds of ATP?
Definition

Phosphates are highly negative so they repel eachother

It takes a lot of energy to hold them together so when that bond is broken all that energy is released

Term
Enzymes
Definition
  • Molecules that catalyze reactions in living cells
  • Most are proteins
  • They lower the activation energy required for a reaction (make it easier for the reaction to occur)
  • They are not changed or consumed by the reaction
Term
Enzyme Specificity
Definition
  • Enzymes are very specific
  • They accelerate one particular reaction
  • Specific substrate fits into the Enzyme's particular active site
Term
Substrate
Definition
The reactant(s) that an enzyme works on
Term
Active Site
Definition
The spot on the enzyme that the specific substrate bind to (fits into)
Term
What do enzymes do to the activation energy?
Definition
They lower it
Term
What do enzymes NOT do?
Definition
  • add energy to a reaction
  • change the amount of free energy needed for a reaction to occur
  • change the equillibrium
  • get changed in the net reaction 
Term
What affects an enzyme's function?
Definition
  • Enzyme concentration
  • Substrate concentration (lots of substrates then all the enzymes are busy)
  • Environment
  • Regulatory molecules
Term
What environmental factors can affect an enzymes function?
Definition
  • Enzymes are normally found in environments that have its ideal conditions
  • Change in pH, temperature, regulatory molecules can impact how an enzyme works (potentially destroying its 3D shape and rendering it useless)
Term
3 Types of Regulatory Molecules that Affect Enzyme Activity
Definition

Inhibitors

Activators

Cofactors

Term
Inhibitors
Definition
Regulatory molecule, binds to the enzyme and decreases its activity
Term
What are the 2 types of Inhibitors?
Definition

Competitive

Noncompetitive

Term
Competitive Inhibitor
Definition
Competes with the substrate for binding to the same active site (causes the substrate to be unable to attach to the active site because it's already there)
Term
Noncompetitive Inhibitor
Definition
Binds to the allosteric site (away from the enzymes active site) causing a change in the shape of the active site so that the substrate cannot attach to it
Term
Activators
Definition
Regulatory molecules, Bind to the enzymes and increase activity
Term
Cofactors
Definition
Regulatory molecules, non-protein molecule/atom required for enzyme activity
Term
Why have inhibitors and activators?
Definition
They affect the enzyme's activity so not too much or too little of a product is formed, regulation
Term
Enzyme Pathways
Definition
Enzymes are often found in these, the product of one enzyme moves down the pathway to be the substrate of the next enzyme in the pathway
Term
Feedback Inhibition
Definition
When the initial enzyme is inhibited by the final product (if less product then the product tells the enzyme there needs to be more made, and if there is already enough of the product then the end product tells the initial enzyme to stop/make less)
Term
Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?
Definition
In the mitochondria
Term
2 Types of Organization of Organisms Based on How They Obtain Energy
Definition

Autotrophs

Heterotrophs

Term
Autotrophs
Definition
Are able to produce their own organic molecules through photosynthesis (plants)
Term
Heterotrophs
Definition
Live on organic compound produced by other organisms
Term
Cellular Respiration
Definition

It's what all organisms use to extract energy from organic molecules (ex. glucose to ATP)

Occurs in all tissues at all times

Term
Cellular Respiration Equation
Definition
C6H12O6 + 6O2 > 6CO2 +6H2O + 38 ATP
Term
What is the main source of energy for cellular work?
Definition
ATP (Adenosine Tri-Phosphate)
Term
Chemical Process of Cellular Respiration
Definition
Electrons (e-) and protons (H+) are transferred from glucose to oxygen through a series of oxidations
Term
ATP in Cellular Respiraton
Definition
Releases energy when a phosphate bond is broken, becomes ADP, then ADP is turned back into ATP through Cellular Respiration 
Term
Redox Reaction
Definition
One reactant is oxidized (loses e-) and the other is reduced (gains e-)
Term
What happens because Oxygen is so electronegative?
Definition
It attracts electrons, it is a strong oxidizer
Term
Oxidized Reactant
Definition
Lost Electron(s)
Term
Reduced Reactant
Definition
Gained Electron(s)
Term
Reductant
Definition
Giver of electron(s), it reduces something else
Term
Oxidizer
Definition
Taker of electron(s), it oxidizes somehting else
Term
NAD+
Definition
It becomes NADH when it accepts 2 electrons and 1 proton, electron carrier, moves electrons in cellular respiration
Term
Amount of Gibbs Free Energy in Glucose
Definition
686 kcal/mol of glucose
Term
Why in aerobic respiration is the energy released in small steps rather than all at once?
Definition
Because then if a lot of small steps are taken, for example in the breakdown of glucose, then more electrons come out so more ATP can be made
Term
5 Stages of Complete Oxidation of Glucose (Cellular Respiration)
Definition
  1. Glycolysis
  2. Pyruvate Oxidation
  3. Krebs Cycle
  4. Electron Transport Chain
  5. Chemiosmosis
Term
Glycolysis
Definition
Occurs outside the mitochondria, splits C6 sugar glucose into 2 C3 sugars called pyruvate
Term
Pyruvate
Definition

2 C3 sugars

Created in glycolysis when the C6 sugar glucose is broken in half forming these 2 C3 sugars

Term
What goes into Glycolysis?
Definition
Glucose
Term
What comes out of glycolysis?
Definition
2 Pyruvate (3C sugar), NADH, 2 ATP
Term
Pyruvate Oxidation
Definition
Pyruvate is converted into Acetyl CoA (occurs in mitochondria)
Term
What goes into Pyruvate Oxidation?
Definition
2 pyruvate, Co enzyme A
Term
What comes out of Pyruvate Oxidation?
Definition
Acetyl-CoA, CO2, NADH (per pyruvate going into reaction, multiply by 2 per glucose)
Term
What goes into the Krebs Cycle?
Definition
Acetyl CoA
Term
What comes out of the Krebs Cycle?
Definition

2 C02, 3 NADH, 1 ATP, 1 FADH (multiply by 2 to figure out "per glucose")

No Glucose left at the end of this cycle

 

Term
Electron Transport Chain
Definition
  • Gets its electrons from the NADH and FADH
  • Electrons lose energy as they go through it
  • Results in proton gradient
  • Electron is given to O2- "aerobic respiration"
Term
What goes into the ETC?
Definition
3 NADH, 1 ATP, 1 FADH (multiplied by 2 for "per glucose")
Term
What comes out of the ETC?
Definition
Proton gradient
Term
Proton Gradient
Definition
Created from ETC by electrons forcing protons to be puped out of the inner mitochondrial membrane
Term
How many protons are pumped out for each NADH?
Definition
3 protons
Term
How many protons are pumped out for each FADH?
Definition
2 protons
Term
Chemiosmosis (Oxidative Phosphorylation)
Definition
  • Protons passed back into inner mitochondrial membrane through the ATP synthase protein
  • For each proton that comes through ADP +P is changed into ATP
Term
What goes into Chemiosmosis?
Definition
Proton gradient
Term
What comes out of Chemiosmosis?
Definition
ATP
Term
Total ATP of Ideal Cellular Respiration
Definition

38 ATP per glucose for bacteria

36 ATP per glucose for eukaryotes

Term
Actual Energy Yield of Respiration for Eukaryotes
Definition
30 ATP per glucose because "leaky" inner membrane and use of the proton gradient for purposes other than ATP
Term
How can respiration occur without O2?
Definition
Anaerobic respiration or Fermentation
Term
Anaerobic Respiration
Definition
Respiration without O2, use of inorganic molecules (other than O2) as the final electron acceptor
Term
Fermentation
Definition
  • Respiration without O2, uses organic molecules (instead of O2) as the final electron acceptor
  • Ex. ethanol, lactic acid
  • Very inefficient
  • Only has glycolysis step so only 2 ATP created
Term
Facultative Anaerobes
Definition

Ex. Humans and yeast

They can "switch over" to fermentation when O2 is not available

Term
2nd Reason Respiration is Important
Definition
Many of the intermediates are starting molecules for other cell parts and functions
Term
Photosynthesis
Definition
Plants use this process to capture light energy from the sun and convert it to chemical energy stored in sugars and other organic molecules (countered by cellular respiration, they use each other's substrates)
Term
Photosynthesis Chemical Formula
Definition
6CO2 + 6H2O > C6H12O6 + 6O2
Term
Where does photosynthesis take place?
Definition
In the chloroplasts
Term
Thylakoid Membrane
Definition
In plant's chloroplasts, internal membrane arranged in flattened sacs, they contain chlorophyll and other pigments
Term
Stroma
Definition
In Chloroplast, Semi-liquid substance surrounding thylakoid membranes
Term
2 Types of Photosynthesis
Definition

Light-dependent reactions

and

Carbon fixation reactions

Term
Light-Dependent Reactions
Definition

In the thylakoid

Capture energy from sunlight

Make ATP and reduce NADP+ to NADPH

Term
Carbon Fixation Reactions (Dark Reactions)
Definition

In Stroma

Use ATP and NADPH (from light reactions) to make organic molecules from CO2

Calvin Cycle in this

Term
How is light captured?
Definition
  • Light is radiation from the sun (electromagnetic spectrum)
  • Visible light is either reflected, transmitted or absorbed by any given surface
Term
Pigments
Definition

Able to absorb specific wavelengths of light

ex. Chlorophyll

Term
Chlorophyll
Definition
  • Main pigment in photosynthesis
  • Mainly absorbs blue and red parts of spectrum
  • No absorption of green and yellow (reason why most plants are green)
Term
Accessory Pigments
Definition
  • They increase the range of light wavelengths that can be used in photosynthesis
  • Can protect the plant form excess light (carotenoids)
Term
When does an atom have greater energy?
Definition
When its electrons are further from the nucleus
Term
What happens when a molecule absorbs a photon?
Definition
One of that molecule's electrons is elevated to a higher electron shell giving it greater potential energy
Term
Photon
Definition
"Particle" of light, bundle of energy relative to its wavelength
Term
1st Part of Light-Dependent Reactions
Definition
A photon of light is captured by a pigment molecule and an electron is released and/or energized (photosystem I and II)
Term
2nd Part of Light-Dependent Reactions
Definition
Electrons move through carriers to create a proton gradient and reduce NADP+
Term
3rd Part of Light-Dependent Reactions
Definition
Chemiosmosis to produce ATP (through all 3 parts there is a flow of electrons from water to NADPH)
Term
Photosystem
Definition
Team of light-gathering molecules, one member catches the photon energy and passes it until it reaches the reaction center chlorophyll a, then this uses the energy to excite an electron, then the e- is given to a primary electron acceptor (an e- from water replaces the lost one in the reaction center)
Term
Step 1 of the Photosystem
Definition
Photosystem II absorbs photons and excites electrons that are passed on to a protein carrier
Term
Step 2 of the Photosystem
Definition
The electron passes the first proton pump and provides enegy to pump a proton into the thylakoid membrane
Term
Step 3 of the Photosystem
Definition
Photosystem I absorbs photons and re-excites electrons that are passed through carriers and ultimately reduce NADP+ to NADPH
Term
Step 4 of the Photosystem
Definition
The protons on the inside of the thylakoid membrane flow back through the ATP synthase protein, converting ADP +P to ATP
Term
What goes into the Light-Dependent Reactions?
Definition
NADP+, ADP +P, Photon, H2O
Term
What comes out of the Light-Dependent Reactions?
Definition
ATP, NADPH, O2
Term
Overview of Carbon Fixation Reactions
Definition
  • Calvin Cycle
  • Purpose to build carbohydrates
  • Uses energy (ATP) from light reactions
  • Uses reduction potential (electrons) from NADPH from Photosystem I
  • Uses a source of carbon (CO2 from air)
Term
3 Phases of Calvin Cycle
Definition
  1. Carbon fixation
  2. Reduction
  3. Regeneration of RuBP
Term
Carbon Fixation
Definition

RuBP (5C sugar) + CO2 > 2 molecules PGA (3C sugar)

Rubisco "fixes" CO2 from the air

Term
Rubisco
Definition

Enzyme that "fixes" CO2 from the air for the Calvin cycle

Most abundant enzyme in the world

Term
Making Glucose out of Calvin Cycle
Definition
2 G3P sugars produce 1 glucose, 18 ATP molecules are used, 12 NADPH molecules are used
Term
Reduction
Definition
PGA (3C sugar) is reduced to G3P
Term
Regeneration of RuBP
Definition
G3P (3C sugar) is used to regenerate RuBP (so Rubisco can "fix" the next CO2)
Term
2 Alternative Methods of Photosynthesis
Definition

C4 metabolism

Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM)

Term
Photorespiration
Definition

This is when rubisco binds with O2 instead of CO2

Problem that plants with only rubisco have because rubisco can combine with CO2 (good) or O2 (bad)

 

Term
Problems with Photorespiration
Definition
Loss of energy, inefficient photosynthesis (when temp is high or too dry- cause O2 concentrations to go us and CO2 concentrations to go down due to closed stomata)
Term
Stomata
Definition

Openings in plants' leaves

They close when plant is in hot, arid conditions because it doesn't want any more evaporation of the plants water to occur, but when it does this it closes the plant off from CO2 entering

Term
How do the alternative photosynthesis methods overcome photorespiration?
Definition
Methods (C4 and CAM) use a different enzyme instead of Rubisco, they use PEPC
Term
PEP carboxylase (PEPC)
Definition

Enzyme that has a high affinity for CO2 and can capture CO2 when Rubisco can't, it then passes the CO2 on to Rubisco for Rubisco to take it throught the Calvin cycle

Uses extra energy so has to be done in a place/way so that it uses less energy than is lost due to photorespiration

Term
C4 Plants Means for Overcoming Photorespiration
Definition
They separate the process in space, the CO2 gets fixed (starting w/ PEPC) in the mesophyll cells, and the Calvin cycle occurs in the bundle sheath cells
Term
CAM Plants Means for Overcoming Photorespiration
Definition
They seperate the process between night and day by using malic acid to store the CO2
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