Question

8. For photosynthesis to occur green leaves are required. But photosynthesis occurs in plants with non green leaves (croton plant) also. Do you agree or disagree? Justify.
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Answer 1

• Croton plants have chlorophyll but other red pigments are more in number than the chlorophyll so they are not in green in colour they can perform photosynthesis.
• So generally, plants with non-green leaves will have chlorophyll and photosynthesis, unless they happen to be one of the species of parasitic plants that eat other plants for energy

Answer 2

Explanation:

Correct

Croton plants have chlorophyll but it is hidden by dark red colour.

Croton plants have chlorophyll but other red pigments are more in number than the chlorophyll so they are not in green in colour they can perform photosynthesis.