Question

Statement 1: More chloroplasts are found on the upper part of the leaf.

Statement 2: Photosynthesis takes place in the leaves.

• A. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
• B. Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
• C. Both the statements are true
• D. Both the statemnts are false

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both the statements are true

Photosynthesis takes place in the leaves. The upper surface of the leaf gets more sunlight so, this surface contains more chloroplasts containing chlorophyll to trap most of sunlight. Hence, both the statements are true.