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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.
Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the process of photosynthesis.
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उत्तर
Chemical equation for the process of photosynthesis:
\[\ce {6CO_2 + 12H_2O ->[Light energy][chlorophyll] C_6H_12O_6 + 6H_2O + 6O_2}\]
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Describe fully one experiment with potted green plant to show that starch is not produced in the leaves when carbon dioxide is not available (diagrams essential)
Two healthy green plants were placed in the dark for 24 hours. They were then set up, as shown in the figure, for 4 hours. Then a leaf was taken from each plant and
the chlorophyll was removed from the leaves:
( i) What is the next and final step in this experiment?
( ii ) What would be the results of the final step?
( iii ) Why was it necessary to grease the glass sheet?
( iv ) What hypothesis is being tested in this experiment?
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 alongside is the diagram of an experimental set-up:
What alteration (s) will you make in it for obtaining expected result?
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.
Chlorophyll is necessary for photosynthesis.
Complete the following sentence with appropriate word:
A light-induced reaction which leads to the splitting of water is _____ of water.
Choose the Odd One Out
Given below is the figure of an experimental set-up, showing a physiological act of the plants. Study and answer the following questions:
- What is the objective of this experiment?
- Name and define the process shown here.
- Why do we destarch the leaves before performing the experiment?
- How do we destarch the leaves?
- What will be the observation when we pour iodine solution over the bleached experimental leaf?
- Write a well-balanced equation for the above process.
