Question

During the experiment based on photosynthesis why were the following actions done give reason for your answer
1 potted plants are kept in dark room in the beginning 2 to 3 days
2 the potted plant are kept under sunlight for 6 to 8 hours
4 the plug leaf is boiled in alcohol for the leaves are boiled in alcohol in a double boiler
5 before doing testing of starch leaves are washed

Answer 1

the potted plant kept under sunlight for 6 to 8 hours disconnect

Answer 2

During the experiment based on photosynthesis ,The potted plant are kept under sunlight for 6 to 8 hours to get enough sunlight for photosynthesis

Explanation:

• The plant was initially kept in a dark room so that no photosynthesis and production of starch does not take place during this period.

• In addition to this the plant was also kept in sun.

• Then plug leaf is boiled in alcohol so that the starch which is present in the leaf dissolve in alcohol.

• Before the starch testing the leaf is washed so that no organisms are present which can disrupt the experiment

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