The C4 Pathway
Chapter Name : Photosynthesis In Higher Plants |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_13_08_01 |
Topic Name : The C4 Pathway |
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Sub Topic Name : The C4 Pathway |
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Introduction
The C4 pathway is designed to efficiently fix CO2 at low concentrations and plants that use this pathway are known as C4 plants.
Pre-Requisites:
Bundle sheath cells, Chloroplasts
Activity:
Cactus and other tropical plants have C4 pathway.
Real Life Question:
How do the plants of tropical region tolerate high temperature?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Bundle sheath cells | Bundle-sheath cells are photosynthetic cells arranged into tightly packed sheaths around the veins of a leaf. |
| Chloroplasts | Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells and some other eukaryotic organisms. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Real life uses :
C4 plants retain water in their body as they are exposed to extreme dry conditions.
Places to visit :
Visit your garden where various C4 plants are present.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Cactus | Cactus |
What you learn in Theory:
C4 pathway is very important pathway for C4 plants and helps them survive in extreme conditions.
What you learn in Practice:
C4 pathway is present in C4 plants and helps these plants to tolerate high temperature.