Rashi, a class VII student was sitting with her mother (who is an editor for Biology).
Her mother was insisting her to have some fruits to which Rashi refused repeatedly. Her mother tried convincing her by saying that proper diet is important for growth. Rashi argued saying that even plants grow without taking any food. To this her mother.smiled and explained her how plants make food with help of leaves.
(i) Name the term used for the process of food production in plants.
(ii) What are the factors required by plants for this process?
(iii) What are the additional function of leaves.
(iv) What values are shown by Rashi’s mother?
(i) Photosynthesis
(ii) The factors are Co2, water, temperature, light, etc.
(iii) Additional functions of leaves are interchange of gases (through stomata) and evaporation of water.
(iv) Values shown are caring nature and concern for her child’s health as well as knowledge of the subject.