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Question
The figure given below represents an experiment to demonstrate a particular aspect of photosynthesis. The alphabet ‘A’ represents a certain condition inside the flask.
(i) What is the aim of the experiment?
(ii) Identify the special condition inside the flask.
(iii) Name an alternative chemical that can be used instead of KOH.
(iv) In what manner do the leaves 1 and 2 differ at the end of the starch test?
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Solution
(i) To prove that CO2 is necessary for photosynthesis.
(ii) No CO2 in the flask.
(iii) CaO (limestone), potassium pyrogollate.
(iv) Leaf 1, no change in colour with a starch list.
Leaf 2, will turn blue-black at the end of starch test.
RELATED QUESTIONS
A potted plant with variegated leaves was taken in order to prove a factor necessary for photosynthesis. The potted plant was kept in the dark for 24 hours and then placed in bright sunlight for a few hours. Observe the diagrams and answer the questions:
- What aspect of photosynthesis is being tested in the above diagram?
- Represent the process of photosynthesis in the form of a balanced equation.
- Why was the plant kept in the dark before beginning the experiment?
- What will be the result of the starch test performed on Leaf ‘A’ shown in the diagram? Give an example of a plant with variegated leaves
- Draw a neat labelled diagram of a chloroplast.
Name the following:
The part of chloroplast where the dark reaction of photosynthesis takes place.
Differentiate Between:
Chloroplast and Chlorophyll
Differentiate Between:
Autotrophs and Heterotrophs.
(i) Draw a neat and well-labelled diagram of the Chloroplast.
(ii) List the events taking place in the photo-chemical phase of Photosynthesis.
(iii) If you are planning an experiment to show the effect of light on photosynthesis :
(a) Will you select white light or green light? Justify your answer.
(b) Why would you select a destarched plant?
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
The unit of light absorbed by the chlorophyll during photosynthesis is the proton.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Photosynthesis results in loss of dry weight of the plant.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
No transpiration occurs during photosynthesis.
Draw a neat, labelled diagram of a chloroplast.
The basic functional unit of solar energy which is absorbed by the pigment chlorophyll is ______.
