NCERT Solutions for Chapter: Photosynthesis in Higher Plants, Exercise 2: VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Explain the term Hatch slack pathway, associated with the ${\mathrm{C}}_4$ cycle.

Explain the term Calvin cycle, associated with the $C_4$ cycle.

Explain the chemical PEP carboxylase, associated with the ${\mathrm{C}}_4$ cycle.

Explain the term Bundle sheath cells, associated with the ${\mathrm{C}}_4$ cycle.

Where is NADP reductase enzyme located in the chloroplast? What is the role of this enzyme in proton gradient development?

ATPase enzyme consists of two parts. What are those parts? How are they arranged in the thylakoid membrane? Conformational change occur in which part of the enzyme?

Which products formed during the light reaction of photosynthesis are used to drive the dark reaction?

What is the basis for designating ${\mathrm{C}}_3$and ${\mathrm{C}}_4$ pathways of photosynthesis?