PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
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Question
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Which of these is not needed to make food in a plant?
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Radiant energy
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Oxygen
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Carbon Dioxide
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Chlorophyll
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Photosynthesis is the process of synthesis of food by plants using carbon dioxide and water in presence of sunlight and chlorophyll. Oxygen (O2) is released during the process as a waste product. Hence, oxygen is not essential for the process of photosynthesis.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sunlight provides energy to the plant while water and carbon dioxide provide all the important nutrients required by the plant for food preparation. Oil is not required by the plant in food prepration.
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Detailed explanation-4: -Plants do not need oxygen for photosynthesis.
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