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Question
Complete the following sentence with appropriate word:
Carbon dioxide enters the leaf through _______.
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Solution
Carbon dioxide enters the leaf through Stomata.
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Two healthy green plants were placed in the dark for 24 hours. They were then set up, as shown in the figure, for 4 hours. Then a leaf was taken from each plant and
the chlorophyll was removed from the leaves:
( i) What is the next and final step in this experiment?
( ii ) What would be the results of the final step?
( iii ) Why was it necessary to grease the glass sheet?
( iv ) What hypothesis is being tested in this experiment?

Name the following:
The main mineral constituent of chlorophyll.
Name the following:
The source of carbon dioxide for aquatic plants.
How would you demonstrate that green plants release oxygen when exposed to light?
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 is Xylem tissue in the leaf veins
Given alongside is the diagram of an experimental set-up:

What alteration (s) will you make in it for obtaining expected result?
Name the following:
The green colouring matter of the plants.
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 |
Give reasons/explain:
During the starch test, the leaf is boiled in methylated spirit.
