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Photosynthesis can take place in

(a) all parts of the plant, green or not Your answer
(b) green leaves and other green parts Correct
(c) roots, stems and leaves equally Your answer
(d) green leaves only and never in stems Your answer

Your answer: Correct answer: (b)

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Explanation

Why (b) is correct

Photosynthesis takes place in the green leaves and also in other green parts of the plant, such as green stems.

Why the other options are wrong

(a) · your answer Non-green parts, such as most roots, have no chlorophyll and cannot photosynthesise.
(c) · your answer Roots are usually non-green, so they do not photosynthesise like leaves.
(d) · your answer Green stems also photosynthesise.

NCERT point: Photosynthesis needs chlorophyll, so it occurs only in green parts.

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