Question

Solarisation is the

• A. Destruction of chlorophyll
• B. Formation of chlorophyll
• C. Utilization of sunlight
• D. Effect of solar light

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Destruction of chlorophyll

The correct option is option A.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. Solarization is the inhibition of photosynthesis at very high light intensities, primarily due to the photooxidation of specific compounds such as chlorophyll.
2. Solarization is the destruction of chlorophyll.
3. Holman discovered the process of solarization in 1930.
4. Holman referred to solarization as a reduction or full loss of starch following prolonged exposure of leaves to light intensity, which was originally advantageous for the synthesis of copious starch.
5. However, at greater levels, pigments get bleached, and the process fails.

Final Answer: Solarisation is the destruction of chlorophyll.