Describe Photosynthetic Process

Given a plant or context:

  1. Identify the photosynthetic strategy (C3, C4, or CAM).
  2. Describe the light-dependent reactions: light absorption by chlorophyll, water splitting, ATP/NADPH production.
  3. Describe the Calvin cycle: carbon fixation, sugar production.
  4. Explain the stomatal trade-off relevant to the plant’s environment.
  5. Connect to the plant’s ecological role as primary producer.