Photosynthesis: Light-Dependent Reactions
Biology · JC 2 · Energy Transformation and Metabolism · Semester 1

Photosynthesis: Light-Dependent Reactions

Students will investigate the mechanisms of light absorption and energy conversion in photosynthesis.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesMOE: Energy Transformation and Photosynthesis - Sec 2

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Students will investigate the mechanisms of light absorption and energy conversion in photosynthesis.

Key Questions

  1. Explain how plants optimize light capture in environments with limited resources.
  2. Analyze the role of chlorophyll and other pigments in capturing light energy.
  3. Differentiate between cyclic and non-cyclic photophosphorylation.

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