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प्रश्न
How do non-green plants such as fungi and bacteria obtain their nourishment?
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उत्तर
Non-green plants such as fungi and bacteria obtain their nourishment from decaying organic matter in their environment. This matter comes from dead animals and plants. Fungi and bacteria break down the organic matter to obtain the nourishment and they release carbon dioxide back in the atmosphere.
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.
Fill in the blank:
Land plants obtain their carbon dioxide from the ______.
Are the following statement true or false? Give a reason in support of your answer.
Destarching of the leaves of a potted plant can occur only at night.
Photosynthesis in green plants is directly and indirectly dependent on so many plant structures.
Explain briefly the role of the following structures in this process Guard cells.
Given alongside is the diagram of an experimental set-up:
- What is the objective of this experiment?
- Will it work satisfactorily? Give reason.
- What alteration(s) will you make in it for obtaining expected result?
- Would you take any steps 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.
Why was the plant placed in the dark before beginning the experiment?
Chloroplasts are called energy converters.
Choose the Odd One Out
Choose the correct answer:
Chlorophyll is present
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 |
