Introduction
Chapter Name : Photosynthesis In Higher Plants |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_13_01_01 |
Topic Name : Introduction |
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Sub Topic Name : Introduction |
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Introduction
Plants synthesised their food by the process photosynthesis.
Pre-Requisites:
Energy, Chlorophyll
Activity:
Plants around us use light, CO2, water and air to produce starch by the process photosynthesis.
Real Life Question:
Who cooks food for plants?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Energy | The important nutrients that plants absorb. |
| Chlorophyll | Bacteria that fixes nitrogen in the roots of leguminous plants. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| A plant in tub | To observe the action of photosynthesis. |
Real life uses :
Plant uses photosynthesis to synthesize starch.
Places to visit :
Check in your garden where various plants can be seen. Those are in place where there is better sunshine and air is healthy.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Garden | Various plants prepares starch through photosynthesis. |
What you learn in Theory:
Plant prepares starch through photosynthesis.
What you learn in Practice:
Plants that are planted in better sunshine and environment are healthy.