Lecture 6: Pigments and Photosynthesis

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Discuss the importance of light in photosynthesis and the different types of pigments involved.
Explain the concept of light compensation point and light saturation point.

2 Aims

The lecture will focus on the importance of light for photosynthesis, exploring the different types of pigments involved and physiological concepts such as the light compensation point and light saturation point.

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  title = {Lecture 6: {Pigments} and {Photosynthesis}},
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# Content

- Discuss the importance of light in photosynthesis and the different types of pigments involved.
- Explain the concept of light compensation point and light saturation point.

# Aims

The lecture will focus on the importance of light for photosynthesis, exploring the different types of pigments involved and physiological concepts such as the light compensation point and light saturation point.