Photosynthesis in Plants

Chlorenchyma is a specialized type of parenchyma that contains a high concentration of chloroplasts. Its primary role is to perform photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy. It is most commonly found in the green parts of plants, such as the mesophyll of leaves.

Plants obtain carbon primarily from atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) during photosynthesis. This carbon is fixed into organic molecules like glucose, which serve as the building blocks for the plant's structure and energy.

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen. Glucose provides energy for the plant, while oxygen is released as a byproduct into the atmosphere.

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As the wavelength decreases, the energy increases. It is indirectly proportional. Blue light has maximum energy as compared to the other colours of light.

Sugar is a simple form of carbohydrates as compared to starch, fats and proteins. It uses sugar as the first food substance.

In photosynthetic bacteria, the proteins that gather light for photosynthesis are embedded within cell membranes.

The non-absorbed part of the light spectrum  gives photosynthetic organisms their colour.

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The plants which survive in water are known as photoplanktons. These plants take oxygen in the dissolved state.

Temperature has  very less effect or no effect on the process of photosynthesis. Whereas light, water and chlorophyll have more effect on photosynthesis.

 NADPH is the main reducing agent in chloroplasts.

In plants, algae and cyanobacteria, sugars are produced by a subsequent sequence of light-independent reactions called the Calvin cycle.

During photosynthesis, plants use carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose. Oxygen is released as a byproduct or waste gas into the atmosphere through the stomata.

Chlorenchyma contains chlorophyll and performs photosynthesis. It can be seen in the mesophyll of leaves.