Is it correct to say that photosynthesis occurs only in the leaves of a plant? Besides leaves, what are the other parts that may be capable of carrying out photosynthesis? Justify.

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Photosynthesis :

Carbon dioxide, water, chlorophyll, and sunlight are the vital ingredients required for photosynthesis. Since chlorophyll is abundant in the green leaves, they are considered the major organ for photosynthesis. But leaves are not the only part of the plant in which photosynthesis can occur. Any part of the plant that has chlorophyll pigment can undergo photosynthesis.

Location of photosynthesis:

Apart from green leaves, photosynthesis also takes place in the green stem of some plants.

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Is it correct to say that photosynthesis occurs only in leaves of a plant?
Besides leaves, what are the other parts that may be capable of carrying out photosynthesis? Justify.

A plant is kept in a dark cupboard for about 48 hours before conducting any experiment on photosynthesis in order to

(a) remove chlorophyll from the leaves.

(b) remove starch from the leaves.

(d) ensure that the leaves are free from starch.

Tissue that transports products of photosynthesis from the leaves where they are synthesized to other parts of the plant, are called:

Some plants with deep red,violet or brown leaves also carry out the process of photosynthesis

Justify the statement

Photosynthesis occurs in the leaves of plants. So, all the food is concentrated in the leaves. How do other non-green parts of the plants like stems and roots obtain food?

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