HS 1st Year (Botany)- Photosynthesis in Higher Plants- Complete

What Will You Learn?

• Introduction to Photosynthesis
• Understand the significance of photosynthesis in the biosphere and its role in sustaining life on Earth.
• Chloroplast Structure
• Learn about the structure of chloroplasts and how they serve as the sites for photosynthesis in plants.
• Light Reaction (Photochemical Phase)
• Explore the process of light absorption, photolysis of water, and ATP/NADPH production in the thylakoid membranes.
• Calvin Cycle (Biosynthetic Phase)
• Dive into the details of carbon fixation, where atmospheric CO₂ is converted into glucose in the stroma of chloroplasts.
• C₄ Pathway and CAM Plants
• Discover the alternative pathways of photosynthesis used by certain plants to adapt to different environmental conditions.
• Factors Affecting Photosynthesis
• Understand how light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration, temperature, and water availability impact the rate of photosynthesis.
• Photorespiration
• Learn about photorespiration and how it affects the efficiency of photosynthesis in C₃ plants.
• By the end of this series, you’ll have a solid grasp of the entire photosynthesis process, helping you prepare for NEET and AHSEC exams with confidence!