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Adaptation of thylakoid to its function

To answer this question, first of all you must take note of the marks allocation. Always attempt a question with a plan. Break the questions into parts that you understand.

The key to the question is asking about adaptation and function, in terms of thylakoid it will refer to structure related to function.

Firstly you will have to identify the structure of the thylakoid and its location.

Next you have to identify its function. Here we know that it is involved in photosynthesis. You have to be familiar with photosynthesis to know what role does the thylakoid plays (and thus how is it adapted to perform its role)

(i) Light Harvesting - what is the role played by the thylakoid membrane and adaptation

(ii) Electron transfer

(iii) Cyclic and non-cyclic photophosphorylation

(iv) ATP synthesis.

With these you are more able to attempt the questions.

Do take note that adaptations need not be specialized features, it will also include features that enable the thylakoid to perform its function.


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posted by MG-Biology @ 10:22 PM