Q. In an experiment, a leaf was partially covered with black paper, and other one was exposed to light. On testing these leaves for starch, in the presence of sunlight, on may conclude that photosynthesis had occurred in
A) Green part of leaves
B) Black paper covered part of leaves
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) None of the above
Explanation
In the experiment for starch synthesis in green leaves, two leaves, a variegated leaf or a leaf that was partially covered with black paper and other one that was exposed to light were taken. On testing these leaves for starch, it was clear, that photosynthesis had occurred only in the green parts of the leaves in the presence of light
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