Question

A student sets up an experiment on photosynthesis and it is as follows : He takes soda water in a glass tumbler and adds chlorophyll extract into the contents and keeps the number exposed to sunlight, hoping that he has provided the necessary ingredients. What will happen after, say, a few hours of exposure to light? Choose the correct answer.

• A. Photosynthesis takes place and glucose would be produced turning the mixture sweet.
• B. Photosynthesis will take place and starch would be produced which will turn the mixture turbid.
• C. Photosynthesis does not occur and CO₂ dissolved in soda water escapes into the atmosphere.
• D. Photosynthesis will not take place because intact chloroplasts are needed for the process.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Photosynthesis will take place and starch would be produced which will turn the mixture turbid.