Question

Name the scientists who have contributed to the following.
(i) Reverse transcription.
(ii) Photorespiration.
(iii) Principle of limiting factors.
(iv) Photolysis of water.

Answer 1

(i) Howard Temin and David Baltimore were the scientists who discovered the process of reverse transcription. They were awarded nobel prize for this process.

(ii) Decker and Tio were the scientists who discovered the process of photorespiration.

(iii) Odum were the scientists who discovered the principles of limiting factors. The factors affects the rate of reactions in photosynthesis.

(iv) Robert Hill were the scientists who discovered the process of photolysis of water. This reaction is known as Hill's reaction.