Write a 750- to 1,050-word paper ( in APA style – see APA sample paper ), including the equations requested below , describing the important steps of photosynthesis .
Provide the equation for photosynthesis . Explain where each reactant comes from and how the plant gets it . Then , explain the importance of each product for life on earth .
What is an absorption spectra ? Explain why a green leaf looks green . Is it the same reason a red leaf looks red ? Explain your answer .
What is the main energy-carrying molecule in the process of photosynthesis ? How does it carry energy ? Where does it carry energy ?
Provide the reactants and products of the light reactions . Describe how the light reactions work . Use a diagram or picture ( MUST BE CITED – APA format ).
Provide the reactants and products of the Calvin cycle . Describe the three phases of these reactions . Use a diagram or picture ( MUST BE CITED – APA format ).
Provide the equation for photosynthesis again . For each reactant , explain how it is used within the light reactions or Calvin cycle . For each product , describe how it is generated by either the light reactions or by the Calvin cycle .
You should have a minimum of 3 references for this assignment . Direct Quotes are limited to 2 small quotes ( less than 40 words ).
Include all references and in-text citations – all should be formatted in APA style . Include an in-text citation for each paragraph ( i . e . all paraphrased information must be cited , not just direct quotes ), and include a references section . Assignments with either of these missing will be considered plagiarism and will not be graded .
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