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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Photosynthesis**: Photosynthesis is a process used by plants (and some other organisms) to convert light energy into chemical energy. 2. **Role of Phototrophs**: Organisms that perform photosynthesis are known as phototrophs. The term "photo" refers to light, indicating that these organisms require light to produce food. ...
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LAKHMIR SINGH & MANJIT KAUR-NUTRITION IN PLANTS -EXERCISE
  1. Name the pores through which leaves exchange gases.

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  2. Name the porcess by which plants make food.

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  3. What is photosynthesis ?

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  4. State whether the following statements are true or false: Carbon di...

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  5. State whether the following statements are true or false: Solar ene...

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  6. State whether the following statements are true or false: The produ...

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  7. State whether the following statements are true or false: A plant h...

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  8. State whether the following statements are true or false: Plants wh...

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  9. Name any one plant which has nitrogen-fixing Rhizobium bacteria in its...

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  10. What do the patches of green layer floating on the surface of stagnant...

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  11. Why are algae green ?

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  12. Name a gas used in photosynthesis.

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  13. Name a gas produced in photosynthesis?

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  14. What name is given to those organisms : Which can make their own foo...

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  15. What name is given to those organisms : Which depends on other organ...

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  16. Rhizobium bacteria and leguminous plant help each other in survival. W...

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  17. What name is given to the relationship between an alga and fungus in l...

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  18. Where does the synthesis of food in a plant usually takes place ?

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  19. Why are the leaves of a plant usually green ?

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  20. Name the green pigment present in the leaves of a plant

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