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Mohl’s half leaf experiment is to prove that
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The correct option is A carbon dioxide is necessary for photosynthesis
Mohl destarched the plant and inserted the half of the leaf attached to plant in a beaker containing KOH whereas other half remained exposed to the air.
On performing starch test he found that the part of leaf which was exposed to air turns bluish-black, whereas one which was inserted in beaker turns brown instead of becomes blue-black.
Thus, he concluded that carbon dioxide is necessary for photosynthesis.
Mohl destarched the plant and inserted the half of the leaf attached to plant in a beaker containing KOH whereas other half remained exposed to the air.
On performing starch test he found that the part of leaf which was exposed to air turns bluish-black, whereas one which was inserted in beaker turns brown instead of becomes blue-black.
Thus, he concluded that carbon dioxide is necessary for photosynthesis.
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