Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Photosynthesis, Pigments in Plants, Chlorophyll, Food in Plants Other than Carbohydrates & Photosynthesis in Other Parts of Plant etc.
Important Questions on Photosynthesis
Order the pictures to show the correct sequence or events in the process of photosynthesis:

Name the process that requires the role of chlorophyll. (Respiration/Photosynthesis)

Which part of the Cactus photosynthesizes? (Stem/ Leaf/ Root)

Name the pigment which produces the bright yellow, red, and orange colours in plants, vegetables, and fruits. (Chlorophyll/ Xanthophyll/Carotenoid)

Photosynthesis is the process used by plants, algae and certain bacteria to harness energy from sunlight and turn it into _____ energy. (Mechanical/ Chemical)

While conducting an experiment on photosynthesis, Sajeesh pasted a black paper on a leaf of a plant in his courtyard as seen in the picture. What would have prompted him to do so?

Is photosynthesis possible at night? Why?




Plants provide food for us but where do they get their food from?



Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
In green plants, photosynthesis takes place in the leaves, _____(flower/yellow stems/green stems/yellow branches), and green branches.

Photosynthesis does not occur in any other parts of a plant; it occurs only in the leaves.

Mention the plant parts other than leaves where photosynthesis takes place.

All things are essential for photosynthesis to occur except

Does photosynthesis take place in the other green parts of the plant than leaves?

How does photosynthesis take place in plants with colored leaves?

During photosynthesis solar energy is converted into chemical energy.
