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How do the potatoes underground contain starch when photosynthesis occurs in the green leaves above?
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∙ 8y ago
The product of photosynthesis is a sugar called glucose. Glucose is soluble in water and can therefore be moved round the plant to where it is needed in the plants vascular system. Thus the glucose is taken to the underground stems forming the potatoes and converted into its polymer form (starch) there.
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Why do you see chloroplasts in the Elodea cell but not the onion cell?
Because an onion develops in the ground, and chloroplasts develop in the sunlight. Therefore no chloroplasts form. Think of it this way: Tree leaves contain chloroplasts because they contain chlorophyll in order for the leaves to turn colors. But who has ever heard of an onion changing colors because it's fall?! Onions dont needchloroplasts, so they dont have them.
What aids in photosynthesis and is only found in plant cells?
The chloroplast is the organelle where photosynthesis occurs, though it is not found in all plant cells (only those on the surface). For example, tubas (e.g. potatoes) and roots do not contain chloroplasts as they have no exposure to sunlight.
Does photosynthesis occurs in plants having red and brown leaves?
Yes. Plants with leaves with colours other than green still contain chloroplasts (which are the part of the plant which does the photosynthesis). The reason the leaves aren't green is because other colour pigments are more prominent and they camouflage the green of the chloroplasts... but they do certainly still contain chloroplasts and undergo photosynthesis.
What is the site of photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis commonly occurs within the chloroplasts, structures within the plant leaves. The chloroplasts contain stacks, or grana, of disc-shaped structures called thykaloids.
How do plants with only read leaves carry on photosynthesis?
if photosynthesis are only in leaves what would i do?
Is photosynthesis different in leaves that are not green?
yes because the leaves that arent green do not contain chloroplasts so the photosynthesis will definitely be different.
What is the function of leaves of a plant?
Photosynthesis, the leaves contain chlorophyll
Where does union occur in plants?
The bulb of the onion (the part that we usually eat) is a bunch of underground leaves growing from an underground stem. The leaves are not for photosynthesis, but they're for storing nutrients.
What parts of a plant are important for photosynthesis?
The leaves of a plant are the most important parts for photosynthesis as they contain chloroplasts, which are the site of photosynthesis. The chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, which captures sunlight and converts it into chemical energy. Additionally, the stomata on the leaves allow for the exchange of gases, such as carbon dioxide and oxygen, which are essential for photosynthesis.
What are plant leaves responsible for?
Plant leaves contain cells with chloroplasts which are important in the process of photosynthesis.
Does a ginger plant able to photosynthesis?
Yes ginger plant having underground rhizome can perform photosynthesis by plenty of leaves present on it.
How does the potato get from photosynthesis to your product?
Potatoes are roots, they don't use photosynthesis. Photosynthesis occurs in the leaves of plants to make 'food' for the plant. Roots take up nutrients from soil.
Does a fruit perform photosynthesis?
actually photosynthesis is the process that is performed by plant leaves which contains chloraplasts as fruits does not contain chloroplast it does not perform photosynthesis
Why do you see chloroplasts in the Elodea cell but not the onion cell?
Because an onion develops in the ground, and chloroplasts develop in the sunlight. Therefore no chloroplasts form. Think of it this way: Tree leaves contain chloroplasts because they contain chlorophyll in order for the leaves to turn colors. But who has ever heard of an onion changing colors because it's fall?! Onions dont needchloroplasts, so they dont have them.
Any sentences with leaves?
The LEAVES on the tree contain chlorophyll and help the plant to produce food through photosynthesis
What function are plant leaves responsible?
Plant leaves contain cells with chloroplasts which are important in the process of photosynthesis.
Why is the leaf known as the food factory of the plant?
The leaves contain the majority of a tree's chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is necessary for photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is how plants make food; thus the majority of the food is made in the leaves. Leaves=food factory.
