In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Calvin Cycle 2. Features of Calvin Cycle 3. Enzymes. Meaning of Calvin Cycle: Like the photosynthetic reactions which are driven by the light energy the reactions which joint hydrogen and CO2 to produce carbohydrate also require energy and the main source of this energy is the assimilatory power (ATP + [...]
The following points highlight the fifteen main factors affecting photosynthesis. The factors are: 1. Temperature 2. Carbon Dioxide Concentrations 3. Light 4. Intensity 5. Quality 6. Duration 7. Oxygen 8. Water 9. Mineral Elements 10. Air Pollutants 11. Chemical Compounds 12. Chlorophyll Contents 13. Protoplasmic Factor 14. Accumulation of Carbohydrates 15. Blackman's Principle of Limiting Factors. Factor # 1. Temperature: [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the comparison among C3, C4 and CAM. Comparison # C3: 1. Plants operate Calvin Cycle only in all green cells. 2. There is only one CO2 acceptor, i.e., RuBP. 3. The first stable product of photosynthesis is PGA (a C3 acid). 4. "Kranz anatomy" is not found. There is no chloroplast dimorphism. They [...]