Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Role of Chlorophyll in Photosynthesis, Splitting of Water, Role of Sunlight in Photosynthesis, Site of Photosynthesis, Photosynthesis, Light Independent Reaction, C3 Cycle, Carboxylation phase of Calvin Cycle, etc.
Important Questions on Photosynthesis

Describe the role of water in photosynthesis.

What is the chief source of energy currency?

Balance of nitrogen in the atmosphere is a significance of photosynthesis.

In green leaves, the light and dark reactions occur in

What is the first stable compound formed in a Calvin cycle?

What is the primary acceptor of in plants?

In C4 plants bundle sheath cells lack _____ in their chloroplasts.

Photosynthesis requires chlorophyll and a few other raw materials. Choose the raw materials from the list given below.

How many NADPH2 and ATP are required for the synthesis of one molecule of glucose?

Why light-independent reactions cannot take place during the night?

Distinguish between C3 and C4 pathway.


The internal source of CO2 in CAM plants is _____.

If light is cut and CO2 supply is continued, then which of the following substances will get disappeared from photosynthesising algal cells?

One-sixth part of the total PGAL produced is used for the synthesis of _____.

Which of the following was used in the study of dark reactions of photosynthesis?

Explain the fixation of CO2 by Calvin Benson Cycle.

What is the difference between C3 and C4 cycles? Explain.

Describe the light reaction of photosynthesis.
