11. PHOTOSYNTHESIS IN HIGHER PLANTS

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   Photosynthesis In Higher Plants

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   Photosynthesis is the process through which green plants synthesize food...

2. 11.1

   What Do We Know?

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   Plants synthesize their own food through photosynthesis, making them...

3. 11.2

   Early Experiments

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   This section discusses historical experiments that advanced our...

4. 11.3

   Where Does Photosynthesis Take Place?

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   Photosynthesis occurs primarily in the green parts of plants, particularly...

5. 11.4

   How Many Types Of Pigments Are Involved In Photosynthesis?

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   This section discusses the various types of pigments involved in...

6. 11.5

   What Is Light Reaction?

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   The light reaction is a crucial phase of photosynthesis where light energy...

7. 11.6

   The Electron Transport

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   This section describes the electron transport process during photosynthesis,...

8. 11.6.1

   Splitting Of Water

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   The section discusses the process of water splitting in photosystem II, its...

9. 11.6.2

   Cyclic And Non-Cyclic Photo-Phosphorylation

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   This section explains the processes of cyclic and non-cyclic...

10. 11.6.3

    Chemiosmotic Hypothesis

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    The Chemiosmotic Hypothesis explains how ATP is synthesized in chloroplasts...

11. 11.7

    Where Are The Atp And Nadph Used?

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    ATP and NADPH produced during photosynthesis are utilized in the...

12. 11.7.1

    The Primary Acceptor Of Co2

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    This section discusses the significance of ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP) as...

13. 11.7.2

    The Calvin Cycle

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    The Calvin Cycle describes the process by which plants convert carbon...

14. 11.8

    The C4 Pathway

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    The C4 pathway involves specialized photosynthesis mechanisms that help...

15. 11.9

    Photorespiration

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    Photorespiration is a metabolic process in plants initiated when the enzyme...

16. 11.10

    Factors Affecting Photosynthesis

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    The section discusses various internal and external factors that influence...

17. 11.10.1

    Light

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    Light is a crucial factor that influences the rate of photosynthesis in plants.

18. 11.10.2

    Carbon Dioxide Concentration

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    Carbon dioxide concentration is a critical factor affecting the rate of...

19. 11.10.3

    Temperature

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    This section discusses how temperature affects the rate of photosynthesis,...

20. 11.10.4

    Water

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    Water is a crucial factor affecting photosynthesis, as it influences the...