Table of contents

1. Introduction to Microbiology3h 22m
2. Disproving Spontaneous Generation1h 18m
3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology3h 38m
4. Water1h 28m
5. Molecules of Microbiology2h 23m
6. Cell Membrane & Transport3h 28m
7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions5h 52m
8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions2h 18m
9. Microscopes2h 46m
10. Dynamics of Microbial Growth4h 36m
11. Controlling Microbial Growth4h 10m
12. Microbial Metabolism5h 16m
13. Photosynthesis2h 31m
14. DNA Replication2h 25m
15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation7h 14m
16. Microbial Genetics4h 44m
17. Biotechnology3h 0m
18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions4h 56m
19. Innate Immunity7h 15m
20. Adaptive Immunity7h 14m
21. Principles of Disease6h 57m

13. Photosynthesis

Introduction to Photosynthesis

Microbiology

13. Photosynthesis

Introduction to Photosynthesis

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Multiple Choice

Energy used to power photosynthesis & ultimately cellular respiration originates from which energy source?
a) Glucose.
b) ATP.
c) Carbon dioxide.
d) The sun.

Glucose.

ATP.

Carbon dioxide.

The sun.

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Understand the process of photosynthesis: Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy stored in glucose.

Identify the role of the sun in photosynthesis: The sun provides the light energy necessary for photosynthesis. This energy is captured by chlorophyll in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

Recognize the conversion of energy: During photosynthesis, light energy from the sun is converted into chemical energy in the form of glucose, which can later be used in cellular respiration to produce ATP.

Connect photosynthesis to cellular respiration: Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose into ATP, the energy currency of the cell, using oxygen. The glucose used in cellular respiration is produced during photosynthesis.

Conclude the origin of energy: The ultimate source of energy for both photosynthesis and cellular respiration is the sun, as it initiates the process of energy conversion in photosynthesis.