The role of light in photosynthesis was first discovered by
A
Senebier
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B
J. Priestley
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C
Sachs
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D
Ingenhouz
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Solution
The correct option is D Ingenhouz Role of light in photosynthesis was discovered by Jan Ingenhouz. Senebier showed that plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. Priestley hypothesized that foul air produced during burning of candles or animal respiration could be converted into pure air by plants. Sachs demonstrated that green part in plant produces glucose which is stored as starch and starch is the first visible product of photosynthesis.