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A green plant turns pale, when transferred to prolonged darkness. It represents a phenomenon called as
A green plant turns pale, when transferred to prolonged darkness. It represents a phenomenon called as
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The correct option is A Etiolation
When the plant grows in the absence of light such condition is called as etiolation. It is characterized by a pale yellow colouring, sparse leaves, weak and elongated stems. The stems of a plant grown in darkness grow longer and thinner in order to reach a potential light source. Photosynthesis depends largely on chloroplasts, organelles present in plant cells.
When the plant grows in the absence of light such condition is called as etiolation. It is characterized by a pale yellow colouring, sparse leaves, weak and elongated stems. The stems of a plant grown in darkness grow longer and thinner in order to reach a potential light source. Photosynthesis depends largely on chloroplasts, organelles present in plant cells.
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