Slide 1 Slide 2 AP Biology 2007-2008 Photosynthesis: Variations on the Theme Slide 3 AP Biology Remember what plants need… Photosynthesis light reactions light H 2 O Calvin…

1. Photosynthesis: Variations on the ThemeAP Biology2007-2008 2. Remember what plants need… Photosynthesis light reactions  light ← sun  H2O ← groundCalvin…

1. AP Biology 2007-2008 Photosynthesis: Variations on the Theme 2. AP Biology Remember what plants need…  Photosynthesis  light reactions  light  H2O  Calvin…

Slide 1 Alternative mechanisms of carbon fixation in plants C4 and CAM pathway Slide 2 Evolutionary purpose Allows for more diversification of species, higher survival rate…

Slide 1 Plant Adaptations: C3 and C4 plants Slide 2 Leaf anatomy Slide 3 Remember The Needs of Plants! Plants need to take in: water (from soil) nutrients (from soil) CO…

• Carbon enters the cycle in the form of CO2 and leaves in the form of sugar (C6H12O6)   • ATP and NADPH are consumed • the carbohydrate produced is actually a 3-C…