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प्रश्न
Chlorophyll is necessary for photosynthesis.
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उत्तर
The chlorophyll traps solar energy and converts it into chemical energy.
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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 .
Name the following:
The main mineral constituent of chlorophyll.
Fill in the blank:
Land plants obtain their carbon dioxide from the ______.
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.
All life owes its existence to chlorophyll. Give reason.
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?
