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Pigments Involved In Photosynthesis
Chapter Name : Photosynthesis In Higher Plants
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_13_04_01
Topic Name : Pigments Involved In Photosynthesis
Sub Topic Name : Pigments Involved In Photosynthesis
Introduction

There are four types of pigments that are responsible for the reactions of photosynthesis.

Pre-Requisites:

Photosynthesis, chloroplasts.

Activity:

Different plants around us have different shades.

Real Life Question:

Why are so many shades of green in the leaves of a single plant?

Key Words / FlashCards
Key Words Definitions (pref. in our own words)
Photosynthesis Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert the light energy captured from the sun into chemical energy that is necessary for growth.
Chloroplasts Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells and some other eukaryotic organisms.
Learning aids / Gadgets
Gadgets How it can be used
Real life uses :

Chlorophyll pigments help in photosynthesis.

Places to visit :

Check your garden where various plants can be seen.

Practical examples around us
Examples Explainations
Garden A single plant has different shades in the leaves.
What you learn in Theory:

There are four types of pigments that help in photosynthesis.

What you learn in Practice:

The pigments take part in the reaction of photosynthesis.

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