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प्रश्न
Two healthy green plants were placed in the dark for 24 hours. They were then set up, as shown in the figure, for 4 hours. Then a leaf was taken from each plant and
the chlorophyll was removed from the leaves:
( i) What is the next and final step in this experiment?
( ii ) What would be the results of the final step?
( iii ) Why was it necessary to grease the glass sheet?
( iv ) What hypothesis is being tested in this experiment?

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उत्तर
(i) The leaf is then treated with iodine solution.
(ii) The leaf from first plant will not show starch test while the leaf from second plant will become blue-black showing the presence of starch.
(iii) It is necessary to grease the glass sheet to prevent the entry of air containing CO2.
(iv) The hypothesis that CO2 is necessary for photosynthesis is being tested in this experiment.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Given below is the representation of a certain phenomenon in nature. With four organisms 1-4.

- Name the phenomenon represented.
- Name any one organism that could be shown at No. 5.
- Name the biological process which was the starting point of the whole chain.
- Name one natural element which all the organisms 2-4 and even 5 are getting from No. 1 for their survival.
Given below is the representation of a certain phenomenon in nature. With four organisms 1-4.

Name any one organism that could be shown at No .5
Given below is the representation of a certain phenomenon in nature. With four organisms 1-4.

Name the biological process which was the starting point of the whole chain.
Given alongside is the diagram of an experimental set-up:

Would you take any step before starting the experiment? Describe this step and explain its necessity.
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.
Draw a neat diagram of a chloroplast and label its parts.
Name the following:
Light in which the maximum rate of photosynthesis takes place.
Choose the Odd One Out
Write the overall chemical equation for photosynthesis.
Give reasons/explain:
During the starch test, the leaf is boiled in methylated spirit.
