Photorespiration
Chapter Name : Photosynthesis In Higher Plants |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_13_09_01 |
Topic Name : Photorespiration |
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Sub Topic Name : Photorespiration |
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Introduction
Photorespiration occurs when the CO2 levels inside a leaf become low.
Pre-Requisites:
RuBisCO, ATP
Activity:
Plants in dry days prevent loss of excess water by photorespiration.
Real Life Question:
How do plants survive in dry days?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| RuBisCO | Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase oxygenase, commonly known by the abbreviation RuBisCO, is an enzyme involved in the first major step of carbon fixation. |
| ATP | Adenosine triphosphate, coenzyme used as an energy carrier in the cells of all known organisms. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Real life uses :
Plants in dry conditions use the mechanism of photorespiration to prevent loss of excess water.
Places to visit :
Visit your garden where various plants prevent loss of excess water in dry days.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Plants | Various plants retain water in their body through photorespiration. |
What you learn in Theory:
Photorespiration prevents loss of excess water.
What you learn in Practice:
Plants survive dry climate by photorespiration.