The entire process of photosynthesis consists of a number of reactions. Where in the cell do each of these take place?

a. Synthesis of ATP & NADPH __________________________

b. Photolysis of water __________________________

c. Fixation of CO₂ __________________________

d. Synthesis of sugar molecule __________________________

e. Synthesis of starch __________________________

Suppose Euphorbia and Maize are grown in the tropical area.

a. Which one of them do you think will be able to survive under such conditions?

b. Which one of them is more efficient in terms of photosynthetic activity?

c. What difference do you think are there in their leaf anatomy?

Is it correct to say that photosynthesis occurs only in leaves of a plant? Besides leaves, what are the other parts that may be capable of carrying out photosynthesis? Justify.

Which property of the pigment is responsible for its ability to initiate the process of photosynthesis? Why is the rate of photosynthesis higher in the red and blue regions of the spectrum of light?

What can we conclude from the statement that the action and absorption spectrum of photosynthesis overlap? At which wavelength do they show peaks?