Advertisements
Advertisements
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
Advertisements
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
Mention one difference between the following on the basis of what is given in bracket.
Chlorophyll and chloroplast (part of plant cell)
The chemical substance used to test the presence of starch in the cell of a leaf is ______.
Photosynthesis in green plants is directly and indirectly dependent on so many plant structures.
Explain briefly the role of the following structures in this process Guard cells.
Given alongside is the diagram of an experimental set-up:
Will it work satisfactorily? Given reason.
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?
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.
Where are the chlorophyll pigments present in a cell?
Name two aquatic plants which can be used for the experiment of photosynthesis.
Name two plants having variegated leaves.
Given below is the diagram of an experimental set-up (final stage). Study the same and answer the following questions:
- 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.
