The Electron Transport
Chapter Name : Photosynthesis In Higher Plants |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_13_06_01 |
Topic Name : The Electron Transport |
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Sub Topic Name : Splitting Of Water |
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Introduction
PS II supply electrons continuously by splitting of water molecule.
Pre-Requisites:
Cytochromes, Photosystem.
Real Life Question:
What is splitting of water?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Cytochromes | Cytochromes are, in general, membrane-bound (i.e. inner mitochondrial membrane) hemoproteins containing heme groups |
| Photosystem | Photosystems are functional and structural units of protein complexes involved in photosynthesis. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Real life uses :
Plants synthesis food by mechanism of photosynthesis which includes PH I and PH II.
Places to visit :
Visit your garden where various plants are using sunlight for its growth.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Plants | Plants that grow in better sunlight are healthy. |
What you learn in Theory:
PH II supply electrons by splitting of water molecule.
What you learn in Practice:
Splitting of water is an important event in photosynthesis.