10 Questions
What is the primary source of carbon dioxide for the Hydrilla plant in this experiment?
Sodium bicarbonate
What is the purpose of covering the Hydrilla plant with a glass funnel fully dipped in water?
To allow free water circulation and gas exchange
What is the chemical formula for glucose produced during photosynthesis?
C6H12O6
What is the role of chlorophyll in the process of photosynthesis?
To absorb sunlight and initiate the process
What is the purpose of inverting a test tube filled with water on the funnel neck?
To collect oxygen evolved during photosynthesis
What is the purpose of dissolving a small amount of sodium bicarbonate in water in this experiment?
To provide carbon dioxide to the plant for photosynthesis
What happens to the bubbles of gas observed traveling upward through water in the beaker during the experiment?
They are oxygen evolved during photosynthesis
Why is the glass funnel fully dipped in water and the test tube inverted on the funnel neck in this experiment?
To collect the oxygen evolved during photosynthesis
What is the role of chlorophyll in the process of photosynthesis?
It traps light energy for the synthesis of carbohydrates
What is the primary source of water for the Hydrilla plant in this experiment?
The water in the beaker
Test your knowledge of the process of photosynthesis with this quiz. Explore the demonstration of photosynthesis using an aquatic plant like Hydrilla and discover the materials and steps involved. Learn about how green plants, algae, and bacteria produce carbohydrates and oxygen in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll.
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