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प्रश्न
Explain, why respiration is said to be a reversed process of photosynthesis?
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उत्तर
In respiration, energy is released as a result of oxidation of food, whereas in photosynthesis it is stored up in a carbohydrate molecule. Oxygen is used in respiration whereas it is given out as a by-product in photosynthesis.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is meant by photosynthesis? Why is it so important in nature?
Name the following:
Three organisms that cannot prepare their own food by photosynthesis.
Fill in the blank:
______ is the process which replenishes the atmospheric oxygen which the animal life consumes in respiration.
Name the following:
The first form of food substance produced during photosynthesis.
The figure given below is for performing an experiment on photosynthesis.

Answer the following:
(i) What is the aim of this experiment?
(ii) Describe an experiment to show that light is necessary for photosynthesis.
(iii) What do you conclude from this experiment?
(iv) What is the role of light in photosynthesis?
Give technical term:
Name the process which is responsible for the conversion of solar energy to chemical energy that is essential to sustain life on this earth?
Choose the Odd One Out
Choose the Correct Answer:
A plant is kept in a dark cupboard for about 48 hours before conducting any experiment on photosynthesis to:
Autotrophs use _____,______ and chlorophyll to prepare their own food.
Distinguish between the following pairs on the basis of the word indicated in the bracket ( ).
Producers and Consumers (organisms)
