Course code: SHF 1415

  Course code: SHF 1415

              Topic: Photosynthesis         

Teacher:                 Noor Azura binti Mat Said

Department:          Biology

Form of teaching: Lecture

Topic outline:

Overview of Photosynthesis. Absorption Spectrum of Photosynthetic Pigments. Two  Photosystems of Plants. Light Dependent Reaction. Light Independent Reaction: Calvin cycle/C₃ cycle. Photorespiration.CAM and C₄ Cycle. 

 

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this session students will be able to

a) describe the overview of photosynthesis.

b) explain absorption spectrum of photosynthetic pigments

c) describe the component of photosystems and their role in light absorption.

d) explain the photoactivation of chlorophyll

e) describe cyclic & noncyclic photophosphorylation

  

Definition:

 Photo=light  synthesis: produce 

process whereby light energy is converted to chemical energy stored in glucose r other organic compounds.