1. Predict what will happen in the following experiment based on what you know about photosynthesis.
b. You place a plant alone in a covered airtight container in the presence of sunlight. Assume a watering system is provided. What will happen to the plant (will it live or die), and why?
c. You place a mouse alone in a covered airtight container with food and a source of water. What will happen to the mouse, and why?
d. You place a plant and a mouse together in a covered airtight container with food, water, and sunlight. What will happen to the plant and the mouse, and why?
2. Not all plants have leaves that are green. Zebrina sp. has purple leaves. However, these plants are still photoautotrophic and so contain all of the expected components of photosynthesis. Explain how it is possible that these leaves are purple and can photosynthesize when you know that the main photosynthetic pigment, chlorophyll, causes leaves to look green, yet these leaves are purple and not green.
3. Explain the differences between Photosystem I and Photosystem II in the process of Photosynthesis.
a. Be sure to include any specific molecules that go into the systems and products that come out.
b. Explain where these two systems are found in the plant and when their reactions take place.
(You may use a table format to answer this if that is something that will help.)
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