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प्रश्न
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?
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उत्तर
Before beginning the experiment, the plant was kept in dark in order to destarch it, i.e. to remove the pre-existing starch from the storage organs.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative given below :
All animals would die on the earth if there was no ______.
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.
What aspect of photosynthesis was being tested?
Why Is Photosynthesis Important in Nature?
ATP is needed for the dark reaction.
Name the following:
The green colouring matter of the plants.
Complete the following sentence with appropriate word:
________molecules of chlorophyll make one quantasome.
Choose the Odd One Out
Give reasons/explain:
During the starch test, the leaf is boiled in methylated spirit.
