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AP Biology Chapter Outlines & Objectives
Campbell’s Biology,
7th Edition Created by: C. Massengale, Stuttgart School District Chapter Outline:
Chapter Objectives:
The Process That Feeds the Biosphere
1. Distinguish between autotrophic and
heterotrophic nutrition.
2. Distinguish between photoautotrophs and
chemoautotrophs.
3. Describe the structure of a chloroplast, listing
all membranes and compartments.
The Pathways of Photosynthesis
4. Write a summary equation for photosynthesis.
5. Explain van Niel's hypothesis and describe
how it contributed to our current understanding of photosynthesis. Explain the
evidence that supported his hypothesis.
6. In general terms, explain the role of redox
reactions in photosynthesis.
7. Describe the two main stages of
photosynthesis in general terms.
8. Describe the relationship between an action
spectrum and an absorption spectrum. Explain why the action spectrum for
photosynthesis differs from the absorption spectrum for chlorophyll a.
9. Explain how carotenoids protect the cell from
damage by light.
10. List the wavelengths of light that are most effective
for photosynthesis.
11. Explain what happens when a solution of chlorophyll a
absorbs photons. Explain what happens when chlorophyll a in an intact
chloroplast absorbs photons.
12. List the components of a photosystem and explain the
function of each component.
13. Trace the movement of electrons in noncyclic electron
flow. Trace the movement of electrons in cyclic electron flow.
14. Explain the functions of cyclic and noncyclic electron
flow.
15. Describe the similarities and differences in
chemiosmosis between oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria and
photophosphorylation in chloroplasts.
16. State the function of each of the three phases of the
Calvin cycle.
17. Describe the role of ATP and NADPH in the Calvin cycle.
18. Describe what happens to rubisco when O2 concentration
is much higher than CO2 concentration.
19. Describe the major consequences of photorespiration.
Explain why it is thought to be an evolutionary relict.
20. Describe two important photosynthetic adaptations that
minimize photorespiration.
21. List the possible fates of photosynthetic products.
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