Ncert Exercises & Solutions

The entire process of photosynthesis consists of a number of reactions. Where in the cell do each of these take place?

1. Synthesis of ATP and NADPH ......... .

2. Photolysis of water ......... .

3. Fixation of CO₂ ......... .

4. Synthesis of sugar molecule ......... .

5. Synthesis of starch ......... .

(a) Synthesis of ATP and NADPH takes place in outer side of thylakoid membrane.

(b) Photolysis of water occurs in inner side of thylakoid membrane.

(c) Fixation of CO₂ occurs in stroma of chloroplast.

(d) Synthesis of sugar molecule occurs in chloroplast.

(e) Synthesis of starch occurs in cytoplasm