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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
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)
Name the following:
The source of carbon dioxide for aquatic plants.
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 below is a schematic diagram to illustrate some aspects of photosynthesis.
- Fill up the gaps, in blank spaces (1-4), by writing the names of the correct items.
- What phenomenon do the thick arrows A and B indicate?

Given alongside is the diagram of an experimental set-up:

- What is the objective of this experiment?
- Will it work satisfactorily? Give reason.
- What alteration(s) will you make in it for obtaining expected result?
- Would you take any steps before starting the experiment? Describe this step and explain its necessity.
The diagram below shows two test-tubes A and B. Test-tube A contains a green water plant. Test-tube B contains both a green water plant and a snail. Both test-tubes are kept in sunlight. Answer the questions that follow:

(a) Name the physiological process that releases the bubbles of oxygen.
(b) Explain the physiological process as mentioned above in (a).
(c) What is the purpose of keeping a snail in test-tube B?
(d) Why does test-tube B have more bubbles of oxygen?
(e) Give an example of a water plant that can be used in the above experiment.
(f) Write the overall chemical equation for the above process.
Differentiate Between:
Light reaction and Dark reaction.
Complete the following sentence with appropriate word:
________ are regarded as complete photosynthetic units of plants.
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.
