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Define photosynthesis.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Term**: The term 'photosynthesis' is derived from two Greek words: "photo" meaning light and "synthesis" meaning putting together or combining. 2. **Definition**: Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, using sunlight, convert carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) into glucose (C6H12O6), which serves as food for the plants. 3. **Role of Sunlight**: Sunlight is essential for this process as it provides the energy required for the conversion of CO2 and H2O into glucose. ...
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  1. Differentiate between autotrophs and heterotrophs.

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  2. How are autotrophs classified?

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  3. Define photosynthesis.

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  4. Name the different parts of chloroplasts.

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  5. Draw the structure of chloroplast.

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  6. Explain the main role of stomata in flower.

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  7. What are the different phases of photosynthesis?

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  8. Mention the different steps of reactions that take place during the li...

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  9. Write a short note on photophosphorylation.

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  10. What are the factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis ?

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  11. Explain about the nutrition in a unicellular animal which throws the u...

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  12. Where do Hill's reactions take place in the chloroplasts?

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  13. Write a short note on the function of the site that is used for photos...

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  14. Identify the reaction that takes place in stroma and mention the major...

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  15. Draw the anatomy of the different pathways by which water and minerals...

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  16. Identify the cell that helps in the transportation of food in the plan...

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  17. Explain the mode of transportation of water from xylem to phloem.

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  18. Differentiate: (a) Respiration and transpiration. (b) Aerobic and ...

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  19. Define excretion.

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  20. Write a short note on anaerobic respiration.

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