DENDROLOGY

TREE PHYSIOLOGY

RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In what part of the plant does photosynthesis occur?
A
Xylem (vien)
B
Root
C
Stem
D
Leaf
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In plants, photosynthesis takes place in chloroplasts, which contain the chlorophyll.

Detailed explanation-2: -Photosynthesis primarily takes place in the specilised structures called chloroplasts that have chlorophyll present in them. It is the chlorophyll that absorbs light energy from the sun. The leaves contain majority of the chloroplast which absorbs sunlight for the process of photosynthesis to take place.

Detailed explanation-3: -Photosynthesis primarily takes place in the leaves, with a smaller amount in the stems, and has both a light independent and light dependent process.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plants have leaves as specialised organs that capture light energy by photosynthesis. However, photosynthesis is also found in other plant organs. Photosynthesis may be found in the petiole, stems, flowers, fruits, and seeds.

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