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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.
During the starch test, why was the leaf
(1) boiled in water
(2) boiled in methylated spirit
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उत्तर
(1) The leaf was boiled in water to destroy enzymes so that further chemical changes do not take place in the leaf.
(2) The leaf was boiled in methylated spirit to dissolve chlorophyll.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the following:
The main mineral constituent of chlorophyll.
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Draw a neat diagram of a chloroplast and label its parts.
Complete the following sentence with appropriate word:
A light-induced reaction which leads to the splitting of water is _____ of water.
Choose the Odd One Out
Choose the Correct Answer:
The main difference between chlorophyll ‘a’ and ‘b’ is:
Name two plants having variegated leaves.
Give reasons/explain:
During the starch test, the leaf is boiled in water.
