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Question

List the events that occur during photosynthesis explain the role
of stomata in this process

Mushtaq · Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis is important as
plants which are autotrophs prepare their own food through this
process and all other heterotrophs have to depend on plants for
their nutrition So, photosynthesis is the ultimate source of
nutrition in living beings

The process of photosynthesis occurs in two
phases – the light
reactions and
the dark
reactions

Light reactions
– As the name
suggests, this reaction takes place in the presence of light Light
energy is absorbed by chlorophyll molecules and is utilized for
splitting water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen Additionally in
this phase, assimilatory power in the form of ATP and
NADPH2 are
produced

Light reactions occur in the membranes of
thylakoids

Events occurring during light
reactions:

Absorption of light energy by chlorophyll
molecules

Splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and
oxygen atoms

Formation of ATP and NADPH2

Dark
reactions – This
reaction does not require direct light and occurs in the stroma of
chloroplasts During this phase, ATP and NADPH2 (formed during
light reactions) are utilized for the reduction of
CO2 to
carbohydrates (food)

Event occurring during dark
reaction:

Reduction of CO2 to form
carbohydrates

Role of stomata

The stomata helps in intake of CO2 and release of
O2

It
also helps in transpiration that pulls water from roots needed for
photosynthesis

List the events that occur during photosynthesis. explain the role of stomata in this process.