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Grade 11 Biology Chapter 17
Plant Nutrition

Plants and some types of bacteria have the ability to convert light energy into chemical energy by the process of photosynthesis.  This biochemical pathway is divided into two sets of reactions.  There are some plants and bacteria which have evolved alternative forms of photosynthesis.  Further details are presented in the slide shows below.  Other sources of information can be found in the links provided.  Lab exercises are also given.  Be sure to test your learning in the interactive quiz.