DENDROLOGY

TREE PHYSIOLOGY

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following would not perform photosynthesis?
A
Oak Tree
B
Cactus
C
Sea Horse
D
Algae
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fungi do not contain the green pigment chlorophyll and therefore are incapable of photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The process by which plants and certain organisms convert light energy(sunlight), water, and carbon dioxide into food(sugar). For photosynthesis to take place the organism must have chlorophyll. Since animal cells do not have chlorophyll photosynthesis does not take place in them.

Detailed explanation-3: -Photosynthesis is a chemical process that occurs in many forms of bacteria and virtually all plants, including aquatic plants and algae.

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