Photosynthesis

Light Reaction

• hydrolysis of H₂O
• ē ↟
• sunlight (⋋⩗) is required
• ⋋⩗ ⇢ chemical energy

Dark Reaction

• redⁿ of CO₂
• biomass is produced
• O₂ produced
• opening of stomata

Tropical Plants

• light & dark reaction ➡️ both in the day time

Xerophytic Plants

• follows CAM pathway

Plants following CAM pathway

• tulasi
• neem
• peepal
• xerphytes
• pineapple
• cactus