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Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

Meghalaya Board · Class 11 · Biology

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Topics in Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

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1. Introduction to Photosynthesis

  • Photosynthesis is a physico-chemical process where plants use light energy to synthesize organic compounds
  • Green plants are autotrophs - they make their own food through photosynthesis
  • All other organisms (heterotrophs) depend on plants for food
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2. Historical Experiments and Discoveries

  • Priestley's experiment (1770): Plants restore air damaged by burning candles/breathing animals
  • Ingenhousz experiment: Showed sunlight is essential for air purification by plants
  • Julius von Sachs (1854): Provided evidence for glucose production and starch storage
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3. Photosynthetic Pigments

  • Four main pigments: Chlorophyll a, Chlorophyll b, Xanthophylls, Carotenoids
  • Chlorophyll a is the most abundant plant pigment in the world
  • Chlorophyll a appears bright/blue-green in chromatography
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4. Light Reactions (Photochemical Phase)

  • Occurs in thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts
  • Includes light absorption, water splitting, oxygen release, ATP and NADPH formation
  • Two photosystems: PS I (P700) and PS II (P680)

Key Concepts

The overall equation for photosynthesisChloroplasts contain a membranous systemFour main pigments participate in photosynthesisLight reactions occur in thylakoids involvingThe Calvin cycle occurs in

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