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प्रश्न
A potted plant was taken in order to prove a factor necessary for photosynthesis. The potted plant was kept in the dark for 24 hours. One of the leaves was covered with black paper in the centre. The potted plant was then placed in sunlight for a few hours.
During the starch test, why was the leaf
(1) boiled in water
(2) boiled in methylated spirit
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उत्तर
(1) The leaf was boiled in water to destroy enzymes so that further chemical changes do not take place in the leaf.
(2) The leaf was boiled in methylated spirit to dissolve chlorophyll.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention one difference between the following on the basis of what is given in bracket.
Chlorophyll and chloroplast (part of plant cell)
Why is it not possible to demonstrate respiration in a green plant kept in sunlight?
Given below is the representation of a certain phenomenon in nature. With four organisms 1-4.
- Name the phenomenon represented.
- Name any one organism that could be shown at No. 5.
- Name the biological process which was the starting point of the whole chain.
- Name one natural element which all the organisms 2-4 and even 5 are getting from No. 1 for their survival.
Given alongside is the diagram of an experimental set-up:
Would you take any step before starting the experiment? Describe this step and explain its necessity.
The diagram below shows two test-tubes A and B. Test-tube A contains a green water plant. Test-tube B contains both a green water plant and a snail. Both test-tubes are kept in sunlight. Answer the questions that follow:
(a) Name the physiological process that releases the bubbles of oxygen.
(b) Explain the physiological process as mentioned above in (a).
(c) What is the purpose of keeping a snail in test-tube B?
(d) Why does test-tube B have more bubbles of oxygen?
(e) Give an example of a water plant that can be used in the above experiment.
(f) Write the overall chemical equation for the above process.
Where are the chlorophyll pigments present in a cell?
Chlorophyll is necessary for photosynthesis.
Name the following:
Light in which the maximum rate of photosynthesis takes place.
Give technical term:
Name only one plant, you are familiar with which has no chlorophyll.
Choose the Correct Answer:
The main difference between chlorophyll ‘a’ and ‘b’ is:
