The Electron Transport
Chapter Name : Photosynthesis In Higher Plants |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_13_06_03 |
Topic Name : The Electron Transport |
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Sub Topic Name : Chemiosmotic Hypothesis |
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Introduction
ATP synthesis in the chloroplast can be explained through Chemiosmotic Hypothesis.
Pre-Requisites:
ATP, Thylakoids.
Activity:
ATP is synthesized in the chloroplast which helps in plants to grow.
Real Life Question:
How ATP is synthesized in the chloroplast?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| ATP | Adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP) is a nucleoside triphosphate used in cells as a coenzyme. |
| Thylakoids | A thylakoid is a membrane-bound compartment inside chloroplasts and cyanobacteria. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Real life uses :
Plants synthesis ATP from ADP for its growth.
Places to visit :
Visit your garden where various plants are synthesizing ATP for its growth.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Plants | Plants synthesis ATP from ADP by Photophosphorylation. |
What you learn in Theory:
ATP is synthesized in the chloroplast which helps the plants for photosynthesis.
What you learn in Practice:
ATP is synthesized from ADP for the process of photosynthesis for preparation of plants food.