BIOL 113 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Photosynthetic Reaction Centre, Disaccharide, Photosystem I
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Chapter 10, pages 185 200, 203, 205. Complete this reading guide as you read the textbook pages listed above. You might not have to read every word on every page, rather pay close attention to the questions in this guide and answer them as you work through the textbook. Also pay close attention to the terms that are underlined: these are key terms that you should know the definitions of and be able to apply in new situations. Describe the basics of photosynthesis in your own words. Chloroplasts in plants and other photosynthetic organisms capture light energy from the sun and convert it to chemical energy that is stored in sugar and other organic molecules. Photosynthesis nourishes the entire world directly or indirectly. Define each of the following types of organisms and give an example of each: Autotroph: self-feeders - they sustain themselves w/o eating anything derived from other living beings.
