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What process removes chlorophyll from a leaf and indicates the presence of starch?
What process removes chlorophyll from a leaf and indicates the presence of starch?
Boiling the leaf in water, transferring it to a test tube containing methylated spirit, boiling the tube in a water bath, and adding iodine/betadine solution to observe a blue-black color for starch.
Do you think solar energy transforms into chemical energy by the process of photosynthesis?
Do you think solar energy transforms into chemical energy by the process of photosynthesis?
Yes, photosynthesis is the process by which solar energy is transformed into chemical energy in the form of carbohydrates.
What materials are essential for the synthesis of carbohydrates in the process of photosynthesis?
What materials are essential for the synthesis of carbohydrates in the process of photosynthesis?
Water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight are essential materials for the synthesis of carbohydrates in the process of photosynthesis.
Do you think the equation proposed by Van Neil tells us about all the materials involved in photosynthesis?
Do you think the equation proposed by Van Neil tells us about all the materials involved in photosynthesis?
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Who initially found that water is essential for the increase of plant mass, before the process of photosynthesis was known?
Who initially found that water is essential for the increase of plant mass, before the process of photosynthesis was known?
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