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Leaves have maximum chloroplasts in which region?

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Important Questions on Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

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Define the law of limiting factors proposed by Blackman.
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Explain any five factors influencing photosynthesis.
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One of the following factors does NOT directly affect the rate of photosynthesis.
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Looking at today’s air pollution, in which pathway of plant, CO2 acts as a limiting factor?
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Identify the wrong statements.
A) Cytochrome C is a small protein attached to inner surface of the outer membrane
B) Electrons from complex I are transferred to ubiquinone located within the inner membrane
C) The temperature optimum for photosynthesis of different plants does not depend on the habitat that they are adapted to.
D) There is no linear relationship between incident light and CO2 fixation rates at low light intensities.
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The graph below represents the absorption spectrum of a major pigment contributing to photosynthesis.

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Which one of the following best represents the photosynthetic efficiency of the pigment?

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With reference to factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis, which of the following statements is not correct?
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During daylight hours, the rate of photosynthesis is higher than that of respiration, and the ratio of oxygen produced to that of consumed is?
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A reduction in the quantity of oxygen evolution during photosynthesis may be observed at
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Water stress in plants causes a decrease in photosynthesis because:-

(A) it reduces the CO2 availability
(B) it reduces the surface area of the leaves
(C) it reduces the metabolic activities of leaves

Choose the correct option from the following:-

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Very strong light has a direct inhibiting effect on photosynthesis, which is known as
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How much percentage of absorbed water is used in photosynthesis 
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Which of the following statements is correct with respect to Blackman's law of limiting factor?
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Which of the following would happen if the supply of O2 is decreased to an illuminated wheat plant?
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The algae found in high temperature ponds are capable of doing photosynthesis upto
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Which of the following statement is incorrect about photosynthesis?