Assignment 1 Photosynthesis is used by plants to harness solar energy. A semiconductor-based solar cell harnesses solar energy to convert it to electricity required by humans. Write an essay of 1 – 3...

Running head PLANT CELL & SOLAR CELL: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
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Plant Cell & Solar Cell: A Comparative Analysis


Plant Cell versus Solar Cell
It can be observed easily that energy of sun drives plant cell as well as solar cell
therefore; few distinguishing features can be found in both of them while, there might be noticed
some variations as well.
Similarities
1. Plant cell and solar cell are termed as; devices that are able to attain power via the waves
of sun. The flip side of coin is that such absorption cannot take place in context of all
type of radiations, but both of them might absorb discharges of particular frequency only
(Bertl et al., 1992).
2. Both systems are able to make use of electron carrier molecules for transfer of energy.
The underlying principle is that only with the assistance of these particles; energy can be
sent from one place to another (Eschrich et al., 1988).
3. Eco-friendly nature can be termed as; the chief characteristic which might be observed
between both cells and because of this feature, these cells do not produce such destructive
emissions that could damage the atmosphere by any means (Felle, 2001).
Variations
1. Silicon units take part in formation of solar cell while; for plant cell, formation of energy
production unit is governed by chlorophyll and carotenoids etc pigments (Patrick &
Offler, 1996).
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Plant Cell & Solar Cell: A Comparative Analysis


2. Solar cell is able to...