⚡ Module II · Plant Metabolism & Energy Systems

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2.1.1 Light Reactions

Capturing light energy, ATP and NADPH production

VideoReading

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2.1.2 The Calvin Cycle

Carbon fixation, rubisco, sugar production

VideoInteractive

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2.1.3 C3, C4, and CAM Plants

Adaptations to environment

ReadingDiscussion

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2.1.4 Photosynthesis & Yield

Light interception, RUE, harvest index

ReadingProblem

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2.1.5 Section Quiz

12 questions

Quiz

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2.2.1 Glycolysis

Breaking down glucose

VideoReading

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2.2.2 Krebs Cycle

Completing oxidation

VideoReading

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2.2.3 Electron Transport Chain

Oxidative phosphorylation

VideoInteractive

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2.2.4 Respiration & Post-Harvest

Storage life, chilling injury

ReadingDiscussion

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2.2.5 Section Quiz

12 questions

Quiz

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2.3.1 Phloem Structure & Function

Sieve elements, companion cells

VideoReading

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2.3.2 Source-Sink Relationships

Assimilate partitioning

ReadingDiscussion

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2.3.3 Starch Synthesis & Degradation

Amylose, amylopectin, enzymes

VideoReading

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2.3.4 Sucrose Metabolism

Transport sugar, invertase, sucrose synthase

ReadingInteractive

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2.3.5 Carbohydrates in Crop Quality

Sweetness, texture, storage

ReadingDiscussion

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2.3.6 Section Quiz

12 questions

Quiz

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2.4.1 Nitrogen Assimilation

Nitrate reduction, GS-GOGAT

VideoReading

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2.4.2 Biological Nitrogen Fixation

Rhizobia, nodules, leghemoglobin

VideoReading

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2.4.3 Lipid Synthesis in Oilseeds

Fatty acids, triglycerides, oil bodies

VideoReading

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2.4.4 Lipid Metabolism in Fruits

Cuticle, waxes, membrane lipids

ReadingDiscussion

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2.4.5 Applied Nitrogen & Lipids

Fertilizer management, oil quality

ReadingCase Study

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2.4.6 Metabolic Regulation

Hormonal Regulation, Gene Expression

ReadingCase Study

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2.4.7 Section Quiz

12 questions

Quiz