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Here are the Learning Objectives for the Topic of Photosynthesis, I have combined similiar ones into 1 page. At the bottom of THIS page is a summary of the entire topic of Photosynthesis.
Most of the information regarding this topic will come from a very lengthy reading of the textbook, and a few informative videos on this website.
Pg 19-20; 290-291
Pg 19-20; 290-291
pg 295-296
pg 295-296
12.1.2.1 establish the relationship between the structure and function of chloroplast
Structural components of chloroplast and their functions. The role of chloroplast pigments (chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, carotene and xanthophyll) in the absorption of light.‘Study of pigment content in leaves’ (chromatographic method)Separation and identification of chloroplast pigments. Location of pigment zones on chromatograph (Rf).
12.1.2.2 explain the process of light absorption by chlorophyll
Photosystem І. Photosystem ІІ. Reaction centres. Absorption spectrum and action spectrum. Fluorescence. (LW) DCP, DEC ‘Study of light absorption by cholorophyl’. 
Pg 287-289
Pg 287-289
Pg 290
Pg 290
12.1.2.3 explain the processes taking place in the light phase of photosynthesis
Light-dependent reaction. Photo activation of chlorophyll. Water photolysis. General scheme of cyclic and non-cyclic photophosphorylation (Z-scheme). 12.1.2.4 explain the processes occurring during the dark phase of photosynthesis
Light- independent reaction. Calvin cycle (Ribulose bisphosphate carboxylation, renewal, regeneration). Role of RuBisCO (ribulose-1,5 bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase). 
Pg 291-292
Pg 291-292
12.1.2.5 investigate and explain the limiting factors of photosynthesis
Factors affecting the speed of photosynthesis. Limiting factors of photosynthesis: light intensity, concentration of carbon dioxide, temperature. ‘Study on limiting factors of photosynthesis’ 12.1.2.6 generalize the information obtained in the modeling of the process of photosynthesis
Factors affecting the speed of photosynthesis. Limiting factors of photosynthesis: light intensity, concentration of carbon dioxide, temperature. ‘Study on limiting factors of photosynthesis’ 
Pg 293-294
Pg 293-294
12.1.2.7 compare carbon fixation pathways in C3 and C4 plants
Leaf anatomy of С3 and С4 plants. Dimorphism of chloroplasts in С4 plants. The features of carbon dioxide fixation in mesophyll cells of С4 plants. The Hatch- Slack pathway. Carbon dioxide acceptors. The significance of С3 and С4 plants. 
12.1.2.8 compare the features of the processes of photosynthesis and chemosynthesis
Chemosynthesis. The formation of organic substances from СО2 be energy generated during the oxidation of inorganic compounds (ammonia, hydrogen, sulphur compounds, iron ions). Comparison of photosynthesis and chemosynthesis 
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