Photosynthesis Facts
Photosynthesis Facts
Photosynthesis Facts
1. Formula: C
O2
H2
O + light =
C6
H 12 O 6
O2
+ RuBP (5-
11.
a.
b.
c.
d.
C4
a. C3: most common, uses rubisco to fix carbon dioxide, forms a 3-carbon
compound, problem of photorespiration (rubisco binds oxygen with
RuBP)
b. C4: hot, dry environment, uses PEP carboxylase to fix carbon dioxide,
forms a 4-carbon compound, Calvin Cycle takes place in different cells
(mesophyll cells and bundle sheath cells)
c. CAM: arid, extreme environments, stomata open at night and intake
carbon dioxide, close during the day so as not to lose moisture and go
through the Calvin Cycle