Question

A potted plant was kept in the dark room for 48 hours prior to an experiment on photosynthesis. The purpose of keeping the plant in dark room is:

• A. To activate the chloroplast in the plant
• B. To activate the enzyme in the leaves
• C. To increase the release of O₂.
• D. To destarch the plant

Answer 1

The correct option is D

To destarch the plant

When the plant is kept in the dark there will be no synthesis of starch.