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The document provides an overview of photosynthesis, detailing the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy using carbon dioxide and water. It describes the roles of chlorophyll, chloroplasts, and the two phases of photosynthesis: the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions. Additionally, it outlines factors affecting photosynthesis and its importance in producing food and oxygen, along with a worksheet for students to test their understanding of the topic.

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ClassX Photosynthesis

The document provides an overview of photosynthesis, detailing the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy using carbon dioxide and water. It describes the roles of chlorophyll, chloroplasts, and the two phases of photosynthesis: the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions. Additionally, it outlines factors affecting photosynthesis and its importance in producing food and oxygen, along with a worksheet for students to test their understanding of the topic.

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Delhi Public School Bathinda

CLASS - X SUBJECT: BIOLOGY


TOPIC- PHOTOSYNTHESIS

SYNOPSIS:-
 Photosynthesis is the physicochemical process by which plant can convert light energy into chemical
energy, in the form of carbohydrate from carbon dioxide & water.
 Raw materials for photosynthesis: carbon dioxide, water, chlorophyll, light energy
 Stomata are the structures which help in exchange of gases.
 Chloroplasts are rich in chlorophyll pigment. Chlorophyll is responsible for trapping the energy from
sunlight.
 Photosynthesis involves two types of reactions: Photochemical phase and Biosynthetic phase
 Photochemical phase (Light Reaction)-These are light dependent reactions. Splitting of water
molecules releases oxygen as a by product. Grana of chloroplasts are the sites of these reactions. ATP
and NADPH2 are the energy rich compounds synthesised in these reactions.
 Biosynthetic phase (Dark Reaction) - These are light independent reaction. Carbon dioxide is reduced
to carbohydrates. Stroma of chloroplasts are the sites of these reactions. Energy rich compounds are
utilised in the synthesis of carbohydrates.Formation of one Glucose molecule consumes 18 ATP and
12 NADPH2
 Factors Affecting Photosynthesis: Internal factors- Age of the leaf, Leaf anatomy, chlorophyll content,
accumulation of end products. External factors- Light intensity, Carbon dioxide content, water
content, Temperature.
 Importance of photosynthesis:
a. To produce food for all organisms.
b. Release oxygen which is a life supporting gas.
 Carbon cycle-It is a series of chemical reactions in which the carbon dioxide of the air is used by living
organisms and finally returned into the air.

WORKSHEET

Qs A. Name the following:-

1. The organelle where sugar is produced.

2. Piles of disc like structure in the chloroplast.

3. The part of the chloroplasts where the light reaction of the photosynthesis takes place

4. Any 2 plants which does not perform photosynthesis.

5. The plastids found in cells of yellow coloured petals

6. The ground matrix present in chloroplasts

7. The colour in which the rate of photosynthesis is minimum

8. The colour or rays in which the photosynthesis is highest next to red

9. The chemical used to test starch

10. Organelles that transform radiant energy into molecule of organic compounds.
Qs 2. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word/ term:-

Photosynthesis involves light reaction and dark reaction. During light reaction, the chlorophyll
present in the gets activated by absorbing light energy. This energy splits molecules to
and oxygen and releases two electrons. The process is called . The ions are
picked up NADP to form . The ADP is converted to . This process is called .
During the dark phase, the compound produced at the end of light reaction reacts with
carbondioxide to form . This product is converted to starch. The process is called .

Qs 3. State the location and function of the followings:-

1. Guard Cell 3.Stoma 5.Chloroplast

2. Thyllakoid 4.Grana

Qs 4. Distinguish between the followings:-

a. Photophosphorylation and photolysis


b. Respiration and photosynthesis

Qs 5. A potted plant was taken to prove a factor necessary for photosynthesis. The potted plant
was kept in the dark for 24hrs.One of the leaves covered with black paper and placed in sunlight.

a. What aspect of photosynthesis was being tested?


b. Why was the plant placed in the dark before the beginning of the test?
c. During starch test why was the leaf
I. boiled in water
II. boiled in methylated spirit
d. Write the balanced equation for photosynthesis.

Qs 6. Answer the following questions:-

a. What is light reaction known as?


b. Name the site of light reaction.
c. Which reducing agent is formed after photolysis?
d. How is oxygen produced in light reaction?
e. Name the end product of the light reaction.
f. What is dark reaction known as?
g. Name the site where the dark reaction is carried out.
h. Why the dark reaction is called light independent reaction?

Attempt this worksheet in your notebook.

-Meenakshi Chaudhary“Bio. Mam”

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