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Photosynthesis

ICSE · Class 10 · Biology

Complete topic list for Photosynthesis in ICSE Class 10 Biology. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Photosynthesis

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1. Basic idea and overall equation

  • Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants make glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll.
  • Leaves are the photosynthetic organ of the plant.
  • The overall equation is: 6 CO2 + 12 H2O --Sunlight, Chlorophyll--> C6H12O6 + 6 H2O + 6 O2 ↑
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2. Structure of the leaf and chloroplast

  • Leaves are flat and thin, so they absorb maximum light and allow short diffusion distance for carbon dioxide.
  • Leaves have an extensive network of veins that transport water and food materials.
  • Stomata present on leaves help in gaseous exchange.
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3. Photosynthetic pigments

  • Chlorophyll is the most important photosynthetic pigment.
  • Chlorophyll has a magnesium-containing head and a tail of phytol, which is a type of alcohol.
  • Chlorophyll exists in forms a, b, c, d, e, and bacteriochlorophyll.
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4. Stomata and opening and closing mechanism

  • Stomata are openings in the leaf epidermis for gas exchange.
  • Each stoma has two kidney-shaped guard cells.
  • Guard cells have thick inner cell walls and chloroplasts.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Photosynthesis is the anabolic process by which green plants prepare food using carbon dioxide, water, sunlight, and chlorophyll, releasing oxygen and forming glucose.

Photosynthetic organLeaf adaptationsChloroplastPhotosynthetic pigmentsStomata and guard cellsCell sap concentration theoryPotassium ion theoryLight reaction

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What are the important topics in Photosynthesis for ICSE Class 10 Biology?
Key topics in Photosynthesis include Mechanism of Photosynthesis: Light and Dark Reactions, Mechanism of Photosynthesis: Light and Dark Reactions, Light Reaction vs Dark Reaction — What Happens Where. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Photosynthesis — ICSE Class 10 Biology?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 42 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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