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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.
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