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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.
Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the process of photosynthesis.
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उत्तर
Chemical equation for the process of photosynthesis:
\[\ce {6CO_2 + 12H_2O ->[Light energy][chlorophyll] C_6H_12O_6 + 6H_2O + 6O_2}\]
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संबंधित प्रश्न
A healthy oat seeding in a pot is transferred from light to any airy but completely dark room. How would it differ from its original condition in appearance after about a week? Explain the difference.
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?
Differentiate Between:
Light reaction and Dark reaction.
Name the following:
Light in which the maximum rate of photosynthesis takes place.
Choose the correct answer:
Chlorophyll is present
Choose the Correct Answer:
The main difference between chlorophyll ‘a’ and ‘b’ is:
Match the terms given in column A with column B:
| Column A | Column B | ||
| (a) | Chlorophyll | (i) | Removes/absorbs CO2 |
| (b) | Methylated spirit | (ii) | Tests presence of starch |
| (c) | Potassium hydroxide | (iii) | Traps solar energy |
| (d) | Iodine solution | (iv) | Produces oxygen |
| (e) | Water | (v) | Bleaches chlorophyll |
Give reasons/explain:
During the starch test, the leaf is boiled in methylated spirit.
