Question

Explain the formation of photochemical smog. How does it affect plants?

Answer 1

Answer:

The products formed are ozone, PAN, aldehydes and phenols. Spongy parenchyma of young leaves get destroyed, chloroplasts are damaged, reducing photosynthetic activity and thus the growth, inhibition of Electron transport System occurs and also cellular metabolism is affected.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The collection of chemicals found in photochemical smog causes problems for plants and animal life. Some plants such as tobacco, tomato and spinach are highly responsive to ozone, so photochemical smog can decimate these sensitive crops, trees and other vegetation

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