Biology HL
Biology HL
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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Unlock The Power Of Thylakoids In Photosynthesis!

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460 words
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3 mins read
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Thylakoids - nature's solar panels 🌿

  • What is it? A thylakoid is like a mini solar panel sac inside plants that runs the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

  • What's its superpower? It turns sunlight into energy! 🌞 ➡️ 🔋

    Real-world example: Imagine if you could charge your phone by just holding it up to sunlight. Thylakoids do that for plants!

The many faces of thylakoids 🎨

  • Cyanobacteria: These are little bacteria with thylakoids attached to their outer covering, the plasma membrane. They're like the pioneers of photosynthesis!
  • Plants & Eukaryotic Algae: Inside their chloroplasts, they've got two types:
    • Grana: Think of these as stacks of mini pancakes (disc-shaped thylakoids). Yummy for light!
    • Stroma Lamellae: These aren’t stacked. Instead, they act like bridges connecting the pancake stacks.

Real-world example: Picture your pancake breakfast. Grana are the stacks of pancakes, and stroma lamellae are the syrup drizzles connecting them.

Thylakoids - more than just the sum of its parts 🚀

Thylakoids are systems. On their own, their parts don't do much. But together? Magic! Like individual musicians forming an orchestra.

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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Biology HL
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Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Unlock The Power Of Thylakoids In Photosynthesis!

Word Count Emoji
460 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Thylakoids - nature's solar panels 🌿

  • What is it? A thylakoid is like a mini solar panel sac inside plants that runs the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

  • What's its superpower? It turns sunlight into energy! 🌞 ➡️ 🔋

    Real-world example: Imagine if you could charge your phone by just holding it up to sunlight. Thylakoids do that for plants!

The many faces of thylakoids 🎨

  • Cyanobacteria: These are little bacteria with thylakoids attached to their outer covering, the plasma membrane. They're like the pioneers of photosynthesis!
  • Plants & Eukaryotic Algae: Inside their chloroplasts, they've got two types:
    • Grana: Think of these as stacks of mini pancakes (disc-shaped thylakoids). Yummy for light!
    • Stroma Lamellae: These aren’t stacked. Instead, they act like bridges connecting the pancake stacks.

Real-world example: Picture your pancake breakfast. Grana are the stacks of pancakes, and stroma lamellae are the syrup drizzles connecting them.

Thylakoids - more than just the sum of its parts 🚀

Thylakoids are systems. On their own, their parts don't do much. But together? Magic! Like individual musicians forming an orchestra.

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