BI110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: C3 Carbon Fixation, Rubisco, Vacuole

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Module 31: c3, c4, and cam photosynthesis (lecture notes) O2 acts as a competitive inhibitor of rubisco: ancient enzyme, developed when very little o2 in the atmosphere. Rubisco active site has greater affinity for co2 than o2. Atmosphere is 21% o2, 0. 04 % co2. At moderate temps: carboxylation 75%, oxygenation 25% Species have evolved mechanisms to reduce the oxygenation reaction: increase ratio of co2/o2 where calvin cycle takes place. Terrestrial plants, especially those in hot dry climates, face problems of photorespiration and water loss. Leaf has high surface area covered with waxy cuticle: cuticle prevents water loss, but also prevents rapid diffusion of gases into leaf. Dilemma of plants in hot dry climates: need to open stomata to let in co2, but need to keep them closed to conserve water. C3 photosynthesis: most plants use this type, first product is a three-carbon compound, 3- phosphoglycerate. C4 photosynthesis: includes many grasses in hot/dry climates, first product is a four-carbon compound.

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