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प्रश्न
The figure shows the effect of light on the rate of photosynthesis. Based on the graph, answer the following question:
- At which point/s (A, B or C) in the curve is light a limiting factor?
- What could be the limiting factor/s in Region A?
- What do C and D represent on the curve?

Graph of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis
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उत्तर
- In regions A and B, light is the limiting factor.
- In the region 'A', light can be a limiting factor.
- C is the region where the rate of photosynthesis is not increased when light intensity is increased. D is the point where some other factors become limiting.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Short answer question.
Why do leaves generally look green?
Short answer question.
Which four of the following are needed for photosynthesis in a leaf:
(i) Carbon dioxide:
(ii) Oxygen:
(iii) Nitrates :
(iv) Water:
(v) Chlorophyll:
(vi) Soil:
(vii) Light:
Short answer question.
Which gas is taken in and which one is given out by the leaf in bright sunlight?
(i) Taken in :
(ii) Given out:
Suppose we compare the leaf with a factory, match the items in Column A with those in Column B.
| Column A | Column B | ||
| Left | Factory | ||
| 1 | Cells in the leaf | a | Raw materials |
| 2 | Chloroplast | b | Power |
| 3 | Sunlight | c | Machinery |
| 4 | Oxygen and water | d | End product |
| 5 | Carbon dioxide and water | e | By product |
| 6 | Glucose | f | Workroom |
State whether the following statement is True or False:
The chlorophyll enables the plants to use light energy.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
Photosynthesis occurs only in chlorophyll-containing parts of the plant.
Long answer question.
In order to carry out photosynthesis, what are the substances that a plant must take in? Also mention their sources.
Long answer question.
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
Long answer question.
Do plants need oxygen? If so, what is its source?
Answer the following in one word.
Which organ is called the voice box?
Tick the most appropriate answer.
Exhaled air contains
Identify the false statement and rewrite it correctly by changing the first or last word only.
Photosynthesis stops at a temperature of about 35°C.
Draw and label the structure of oxysomes.
Process of photosynthesis is ______.
Photorespiration is favoured by :
Photosynthetic organisms occur at different depths in the ocean. Do they receive qualitatively and quantitatively the same light? How do they adapt to carry out photosynthesis under these conditions?
The optimum temperature for the process of photosynthesis is ______.
