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- Give comparison between the following: (a) C3 and C4 pathways (b) Cyclic and non-cyclic photophosphorylation (c) Anatomy of leaf in C3 and C4 plants
Sourav Pan - Figure 11.10 shows the effect of light on the rate of photosynthesis. Based on the graph, answer the following questions: (a) At which point/s (A, B or C) in the curve light is a limiting factor? (b) What could be the limiting factor/s in region A? (c) What do C and D represent on the curve?Sourav Pan
- Look at leaves of the same plant on the shady side and compare it with the leaves on the sunny side. Or, compare the potted plants kept in the sunlight with those in the shade. Which of them has leaves that are darker green ? Why?Sourav Pan
- Why is the colour of a leaf kept in the dark frequently becomes yellow , or pale green? Which pigment do you think is more stable?Sourav Pan
- Suppose there were plants that had a high concentration of Chlorophyll b, but lacked chlorophyll a, would it carry out photosynthesis? Then why do plants have chlorophyll b and other accessory pigments?Sourav Pan
