What are photosystems? Explain in brief.

Important Questions on Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY VOL. I For XI Class of 10+2>Chapter 17 - Photosynthesis in Higher Plants>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 14

Mention the advantages of having more than one pigment molecule in photocenter.

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY VOL. I For XI Class of 10+2>Chapter 17 - Photosynthesis in Higher Plants>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 15

Describe the mechanism of the Hatch and Slack pathway in C₄ plants.

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY VOL. I For XI Class of 10+2>Chapter 17 - Photosynthesis in Higher Plants>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 16

Distinguish between photosynthesis and respiration.

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY VOL. I For XI Class of 10+2>Chapter 17 - Photosynthesis in Higher Plants>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 17

Describe the cytoplasmic streaming hypothesis.

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY VOL. I For XI Class of 10+2>Chapter 17 - Photosynthesis in Higher Plants>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 1

What is the law of limiting factors? Explain it with an illustration.

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY VOL. I For XI Class of 10+2>Chapter 17 - Photosynthesis in Higher Plants>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 2

Discuss the effect of various environmental and plant factors on the process of photosynthesis.

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY VOL. I For XI Class of 10+2>Chapter 17 - Photosynthesis in Higher Plants>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 3

Why does chlorophyll appear green in transmitted light and red in reflected light?

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY BIOLOGY VOL. I For XI Class of 10+2>Chapter 17 - Photosynthesis in Higher Plants>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 3

Why does chlorophyll appear red in reflected light and green in transmitted light? Explain the significance of these phenomena in terms of photosynthesis.