Biology Name: _________________________ Hour: ____

Guided Notes: Unit 2B (Energy Metabolism)

Part 1: Photosynthesis

I. Where does photosynthesis occur?

● Plant structure: Organelle:

1. Leaf Structure

● Stomata:

● Cuticle:

● Chloroplasts contain _________ that allow photosynthesis to take place.

○ These pigments absorb _____________ to convert to _____________.

○ _______________ is the main pigment used.

II. What is photosynthesis?

● Equation:

Autotrophs vs. Heterotrophs:

○ Autotrophs:

○ Heterotrophs:

I. What color of light is used during photosynthesis?

● What colors of light are…
○ Absorbed (used!) –

○ Reflected/Transmitted –

● Why does it matter?

 ○ Light that is __________ is used for photosynthesis.

II. What factors affect the rate of photosynthesis?

1.

2.

3.

4.

Cell Energy = ATP

I. What is the first law of thermodynamics?

a. What’s the original source of energy for (almost) EVERYTHING on Earth?

b. What macromolecules provide our bodies with a source of energy? Where is that
energy stored?

What is the energy source for our cells? _____________

Fully Charged Battery = _________ Empty Battery = _________
Why does this have more energy? Why does this have less energy?

Part 2: Cellular Respiration:

II. Cellular Respiration - What is it?

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● Equation:
**Italicize what is needed, underline what is produced.

A. Where does Cellular Respiration occur?

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B. Who does Cellular Respiration?

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C. Two major types of cellular respiration

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D. Main Steps of Cellular Respiration:

Step 1:

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With Oxygen Without
Oxygen

Aerobic Respiration Anaerobic Respiration

Step 2: Step 2:

● Lactic Acid Fermentation

● Produces:

Performed by:

Examples:
 Alcoholic Fermentation

Produces:

Performed by:

Examples:

Summarizing…

Aerobic Anaerobic
Respiration Respiration
Need Oxygen?

ATP
Produced?
Location in
cell?

E. Which process likely evolved first aerobic respiration or anaerobic respiration?

Why? (There are two reasons…)