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In this experiment, how does KOH affect the process of photosynthesis in the plant kept in a bell jar?


In This Experiment, How Does KOH Affect the Process Of Phot...


Options:
A .   Increases water intake and O2 production
B .   Inhibits CO2  intake by the plant
C .   Stops the food production in leaves
D .   Stops photolysis of water
Answer: Option B
:
B and C

KOH or potassium hydroxide is an absorbent of carbon dioxide. In the closed jar, the entire carbon dioxide is absorbed by KOH. Hence this does not allow production of food, as glucose is produced by the reduction of carbon dioxide during the process of photosynthesis.



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