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प्रश्न
Look at leaves of the same plant on the shady side and compare it with the leaves on the sunny side. Or, compare the potted plants kept in the sunlight with those in the shade. Which of them has leaves that are darker green? Why?
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उत्तर
- Light is a limiting factor for photosynthesis. Leaves get less light for photosynthesis when they are in shade.
- Therefore, the leaves or plants in shade perform less photosynthesis as compared to the leaves or plants kept in sunlight.
- In order to increase the rate of photosynthesis, the leaves present in shade have more chlorophyll pigments.
- The pace of photosynthesis is accelerated by the leaves' increased ability to absorb light due to the rise in chlorophyll content.
- Therefore, the leaves or plants in shade are greener than the leaves or plants kept in the sun.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Short answer question.
Why do leaves generally look green?
Short answer question.
Which four of the following are needed for photosynthesis in a leaf:
(i) Carbon dioxide:
(ii) Oxygen:
(iii) Nitrates :
(iv) Water:
(v) Chlorophyll:
(vi) Soil:
(vii) Light:
State whether the following statement is True or False:
The chlorophyll enables the plants to use light energy.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
The free oxygen in the atmospheric air is the result of photosynthesis.
Long answer question.
In order to carry out photosynthesis, what are the substances that a plant must take in? Also mention their sources.
Long answer question.
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
Answer the following in one word.
Which organ is called the voice box?
Tick the most appropriate answer.
Exhaled air contains
Attempt any TWO of the following:
Describe ‘any two’ factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis.
Identify the false statement and rewrite it correctly by changing the first or last word only.
Photosynthesis stops at a temperature of about 35°C.
Draw and label the structure of oxysomes.
Process of photosynthesis is ______.
Photosynthetic organisms occur at different depths in the ocean. Do they receive qualitatively and quantitatively the same light? How do they adapt to carry out photosynthesis under these conditions?
Why does the rate of photosynthesis decrease at higher temperatures?
According to Blackman, respiration of carbohydrates and fats is ______.
The figure shows the effect of light on the rate of photosynthesis. Based on the graph, answer the following question:
- At which point/s (A, B or C) in the curve is light a limiting factor?
- What could be the limiting factor/s in Region A?
- What do C and D represent on the curve?

Graph of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis
The optimum temperature for the process of photosynthesis is ______.
