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Question
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.
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Solution
The leaves of the oat plant will turn yellow and the seedling will die because photosynthesis will not take place.
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