Investigating Photosynthesis in Plants
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What is the purpose of using potassium hydroxide in the experiment?

To absorb carbon dioxide

Why is it important to seal the bell-jars with vaseline?

To make the setup air-tight

What is the role of roots in terrestrial plants?

To take up water and other materials from the soil

What is the significance of starch in plants?

<p>Indicates the presence of photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is nitrogen essential for autotrophs?

<p>For the synthesis of proteins and other compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the experiment in Activity 6.2?

<p>To demonstrate the importance of sunlight for photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are bell-jars used in the experiment?

<p>To create a controlled environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

<p>Essential for photosynthesis to occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the watch-glass containing potassium hydroxide?

<p>To absorb carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be concluded from the experiment in Activity 6.2?

<p>Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nutrition in Multi-Cellular Organisms

  • In multi-cellular organisms, specialized tissues are developed for excretion, requiring a transportation system to transport waste away from cells to the excretory tissue.
  • Energy and materials from outside are necessary for growth, development, synthesizing protein, and other substances needed in the body.

Autotrophic Nutrition

  • Autotrophs, such as green plants and some bacteria, use simple food materials obtained from inorganic sources, like carbon dioxide and water, to fulfill their energy and material requirements.
  • Photosynthesis is the process by which autotrophs convert substances from the outside into stored forms of energy.
  • Carbon dioxide and water are converted into carbohydrates in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll, which provide energy to the plant.

Process of Photosynthesis

  • Light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll.
  • Light energy is converted into chemical energy, and water molecules are split into hydrogen and oxygen.
  • Carbon dioxide is reduced to carbohydrates.
  • These steps can occur separately, and the plant may prepare an intermediate product at night, which is acted upon by the energy absorbed during the day.

Role of Chlorophyll

  • Chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis.
  • Chloroplasts, which contain chlorophyll, are cell organelles found in green dots in leaf cells.

Importance of Stomata

  • Stomata are tiny pores present on the surface of leaves, allowing for massive gaseous exchange during photosynthesis.
  • Stomata are also present on stems, roots, and leaves.
  • Guard cells control the opening and closing of stomata, and they swell when water flows into them, causing the stomatal pore to open.

Experiment to Demonstrate Photosynthesis

  • Activity 6.1 demonstrates the importance of chlorophyll in photosynthesis.
  • Activity 6.2 shows the effect of carbon dioxide on photosynthesis.
  • These activities can be used to design an experiment to demonstrate the importance of sunlight for photosynthesis.

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This experiment explores the effect of carbon dioxide on plant growth. Students will observe how potassium hydroxide absorbs carbon dioxide and its impact on plant development.

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