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Ayesha Ali Academy Kanipora Kulgam

Class:- 7th Subject:- Science

A. ANSWER IN DETAIL
QNO1: Describe the process of photosynthesis ? Also give its equation?
Ans : The process by which green plants prepare their own food from raw material
like carbon dioxide and water in presence of chlorophyll and sunlight is called
photosynthesis (photo=light ,synthesis = to combine) .During this process plants
absorb the sun’s energy through their leaves and convert it into food energy ,using raw
material from the atmosphere.
𝑠𝑢𝑛𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡
6C02+6H20→ 𝑐ℎ𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑜𝑝ℎ𝑦𝑙𝑙
C6H1206+ 6O2

Thus for photosynthesis ,the following raw material are required:


1): Chlorophyll
2): Sunlight
3): water
4): carbon dioxide
Qno2: Describe how non-green plants obtain their food ?
Ans: Non-green plants are those plants which lack Chlorophyll. The non-green plants
are Fungi like mushrooms, yeast, molds, etc. Non-green plants cannot make their own
food because they do not have chlorophyll in their leaves which breaks down carbon
dioxide and water molecules thus do not produce glucose (food). They cannot make
their own food and usually absorb food from other plants, dead animals or stale food.
Qno3:How does a pitcher plant catch insects?
Ans: Pitcher plants have a pitcher-like shape and are the modified part of the leaf
.The leaf tip is modified to form a lid which can open or close the mouth of the
pitcher .These plants have an attractive smell which attracts insects. When the insects
land on the mouth of the plant, it gets trapped and cannot come out.
Qno4: Give differences between the following :
a): Parasites and saprophytes b); Autotrophs and heterotrophs
Ans:
Parasites Saprophytes

[Link] organism that grows on the body The organism that obtains nutrients from
of other organism and derives nutrients dead and decaying organic matter are
from it , known as parasite called saprophytes
e.g: Cascuta and orchids e.g : Fungi and some bacteria

Autotrophs Heterotrophs

[Link] plants which make their own [Link] organisms that can not
food by the process of photosynthesis are manufacture their own food and derive
known as autotrophs. their food from plants or animals or both.
They are also known as producers . e.g: humans ,deer etc
2. They contain chlorophyll 2. There is absence of chlorophyll.

B. Answer briefly
[Link].1: Why do we need food ?
Ans: Food in our body is used for various reasons:
i): For energy
II): For work
III); For body function
Iv); For good health
V): For wound healing
VI): For development and growth
Qno2): a): The role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis ?
Ans: Chlorophyll is a green pigment present in the leaves of a plant,its role is to
capture the sunlight from the sun.
b): The part of the plant in which food is made?
Ans: Food is made in the leaves.
Qno3: How would you test for the presence of starch in leaves?
Ans: The presence of starch in leaves can be tested by iodine [Link] turns starch
solution into blue-black [Link] few drops of dilute iodine into boiled leaf .The
leaf becomes blue-black which proves the presence of starch in [Link] starch is a
carbohydrate.
Qno4: What is produced as a result of photosynthesis?
Ans: Glucose and oxygen are produced during the process of photosynthesis.
Qno5: What will happen to life on earth in the absence of photosynthesis?
Ans: If photosynthesis does not occur in plants then plants cannot synthesize the
[Link] plants will not produce oxygen and then no animal life will be able to
survive due to the absence of oxygen. We will not get oxygen, food, and life on this
planet will become extinct.
C . Answer in one word or few words
C1 .Name the following .
1. Type of nutrition found in fungi ,lichen,amarbel,and pitcher plant?
Ans: Heterotrophic mode of nutrition.
2.A parasite plant with a long ,yellow, and slender stem?
Ans: Cascutta (Ambarbel)
[Link] pores in leaves through which exchange of gases takes place ?
Ans:Stomata
4. A plant with both autotrophic and heterotrophic modes of nutrition?
Ans:Pitcher plant
5. The gas released during photosynthesis?
Ans: Oxygen
C2. Fill in the blanks :
1. The food prepared by the plants is stored as Starch
2. Presence of starch is tested with the help of Iodine test
3. Heterotrophs derive their food from other Plants and other animals
4. Cascutta is a parasitic plant
5. In photosynthesis ,the sun's energy is captured by a pigment called Chlorophyll
6. Plants which obtain their food from dead and decaying matter are called
Saprophytic plants
[Link] photosynthesis Carbon dioxide is taken in and oxygen is given out

C3 ,C4:::::::::Do it by yourself

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Stomata are microscopic pores on leaves facilitating gas exchange; they allow CO2 intake for photosynthesis and release O2 as a byproduct, while also aiding in transpiration, crucial for nutrient movement and temperature regulation .

The presence of starch in a leaf can be demonstrated using the iodine test, where the leaf turns blue-black upon iodine application, indicating starch formation. This confirms that photosynthesis has occurred, as glucose produced during the process is stored as starch .

Pitcher plants have modified leaves shaped like pitchers, with a lid that can trap insects. These adaptations, combined with an attractive smell, enable them to catch and digest insects, providing essential nutrients such as nitrogen, which are scarce in their natural habitats .

Chlorophyll is a green pigment crucial for photosynthesis. It captures sunlight, which provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. Without chlorophyll, plants would be unable to synthesize food using sunlight, thereby disrupting the balance of life on Earth due to lack of oxygen and primary food sources .

Non-green plants, lacking chlorophyll, cannot perform photosynthesis. Instead, they absorb nourishment from other organisms, decomposing matter, or living hosts. This differs fundamentally from green plants which independently synthesize their food via photosynthesis .

Photosynthesis is integral to maintaining atmospheric oxygen, which is essential for life. By converting CO2 into O2, photosynthesis supports aerobic life forms and the Earth's climate balance. Without it, oxygen levels would decline, leading to mass extinction .

Without saprophytes, organic matter decomposition would halt, leading to nutrient depletion in soil. This would disrupt plant growth, collapse ecosystems, and cause biodiversity loss as nutrient cycles critical for ecosystem stability would be interrupted .

Parasites obtain nutrients directly from living hosts, often harming them, while saprophytes decompose dead organic matter, contributing to nutrient recycling in ecosystems. Understanding these distinctions reveals the diversity in ecological roles and nutritional strategies among plants .

Autotrophs, primarily green plants, form the base of food chains by converting sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis. This energy sustains herbivores and higher trophic levels. Without autotrophs, ecosystems would collapse as they provide oxygen and organic material critical for life .

The photosynthesis equation is 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2, facilitated by sunlight and chlorophyll. Carbon dioxide and water serve as raw materials, sunlight provides energy, and chlorophyll absorbs light, contributing to the creation of glucose and oxygen .

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