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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
Name the following:
The main mineral constituent of chlorophyll.
Given alongside is the diagram of an experimental set-up:

What alteration (s) will you make in it for obtaining expected result?
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.
What aspect of photosynthesis was being tested?
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.
Why was the plant placed in the dark before beginning the experiment?
ATP is needed for the dark reaction.
Name the following:
The site of light reaction in the cell of a leaf.
Name two aquatic plants which can be used for the experiment of photosynthesis.
Name two plants having variegated leaves.
Give reasons/explain:
During the starch test, the leaf is boiled in methylated spirit.
