Biosynthetic Phase Of Photosynthesis
Chapter Name : Photosynthesis In Higher Plants |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_13_07_02 |
Topic Name : Biosynthetic Phase Of Photosynthesis |
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Sub Topic Name : The Calvin Cycle |
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Introduction
Calvin cycle is a series of biochemical redox reactions that take place in the stroma of chloroplasts in photosynthetic organisms. It is also known as the light-independent reactions.
Pre-Requisites:
ATP, NADPH
Activity:
Plants go through this cycle to synthesis sugar for its growth.
Real Life Question:
What is light independent reaction in photosynthesis?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| ATP | Adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP) is a nucleoside triphosphate used in cells as a coenzyme. |
| NADPH | Adenosine diphosphate, abbreviated ADP, is a nucleoside diphosphate. It is an ester of pyrophosphoric acid with the nucleoside adenosine. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Real life uses :
Plants go through this cycle towards the synthesis of sugar for its growth.
Places to visit :
Visit your garden where various plants are using Calvin cycle for preparation of sugar.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Plants | Plants use Calvin cycle for the process of photosynthesis. |
What you learn in Theory:
Calvin cycle is an important cycle in the process of photosynthesis which helps in preparation of sugar.
What you learn in Practice:
Calvin cycle is part of photosynthesis and leads to the formation of sugars.