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प्रश्न
Are the following statement true or false? Give a reason in support of your answer.
Destarching of the leaves of a potted plant can occur only at night.
विकल्प
True
False
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उत्तर
This statement is false.
Explanation:
Destarching of the foliage of a potted plant can occur not only at night but also when the plant is exposed to continuous darkness for a specific period. This process can be occur in the absence of light and entails the removal of stored starch.
संबंधित प्रश्न
An experiment was set up as shown in the figure given below . The twig in the diagram was intact on the plant and it was as such in sunlight for a few hours .
(i) What is the aim of the above experiment ?
(ii) Why was potassium hydroxide placed inside the conical flask ?
(iii) What test would you perform on the leaf inside the flask?
(iv) What is the expected result of the above test ?
(v) Is it necessary to similarly test on outer leaf also ? Giva a reason .
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Given alongside is the diagram of an experimental set-up:
What alteration (s) will you make in it for obtaining expected result?
Chlorophyll is necessary for photosynthesis.
ATP is needed for the dark reaction.
Name the following:
The site of light reaction in the cell of a leaf.
Name two plants having variegated leaves.
Give reasons/explain:
During the starch test, the leaf is boiled in methylated spirit.
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- What is the main aim of the experiment?
- Oxygen gas shown in the experiment is released from which of the raw materials?
- How would you confirm the presence of oxygen gas?
- Name the chemical substance which can be added in water to enhance the process/rate of release of oxygen gas.
- Draw a neat and labelled diagram of the same experiment for its initial stage.
