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Photosynthesis and Respiration

ICSE · Class 7 · Biology

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Topics in Photosynthesis and Respiration

1

Photosynthesis

  • Green plants are autotrophs because they prepare their own food.
  • Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants capture solar energy and use it to convert carbon dioxide and water into simple sugars.
  • Photosynthesis requires water, carbon dioxide, chlorophyll and energy from sunlight.
2

Factors Affecting Photosynthesis

  • The three most important factors affecting photosynthesis are carbon dioxide, light and suitable temperature.
  • These three factors are interdependent and each limits the others.
  • If carbon dioxide is low, photosynthesis becomes slow even if light and temperature are suitable.
3

Experiments Showing Photosynthesis

  • A variegated leaf such as Coleus has white or yellow patches that lack chlorophyll.
  • In the starch test, only the green parts of a variegated leaf turn blue-black.
  • This shows that photosynthesis occurs only in chlorophyll-containing parts.
4

Respiration

  • Respiration is the process in which glucose is broken down to release energy.
  • A large part of the energy released is converted into ATP.
  • Some energy is also released as heat.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Photosynthesis and Respiration in Plants

PhotosynthesisRespirationLeaf structure and gas exchangeTransport in plantsFactors affecting photosynthesisExperiments on photosynthesisTypes of respirationComparison of photosynthesis and respiration

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What are the important topics in Photosynthesis and Respiration for ICSE Class 7 Biology?
Key topics in Photosynthesis and Respiration include How Photosynthesis Works – Step by Step, Photosynthesis and Respiration Process Flow, Photosynthesis Process: From Inputs to Outputs. These are the concepts ICSE Class 7 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Photosynthesis and Respiration — ICSE Class 7 Biology?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 43 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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