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Question
State one important function of chloroplasts.
Solution
Chloroplast contains chlorophyll which is used to trap the solar energy from the sunlight which falls on the leaf. This energy is used during photolysis to split the water molecule into hydrogen and oxygen.
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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
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Photosynthesis occurs only in cells containing chloroplasts.
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Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
The process of photosynthesis takes place in the dark.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Photosynthesis occurs in all the cells of a plant.
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Stroma
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The granum is a pile of many ______.
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Chloroplast
