212 Answered Questions for the topic botany

03/18/19

Why does water stress lead to alkalinity of xylem sap in plants?
I was reading this book: Plant Physiology and Development, Sixth Edition by Lincoln Taiz, Eduardo Zeiger, Ian M. Møller, and Angus Murphy when this doubt came to my mind. Abscisic acid, the stress... more
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03/18/19

Do all cells of a plant contain chloroplasts?
If the answer is no, then how do plant cells tell whether they need to keep chloroplasts or not? What kind of signals are used, and how are chloroplasts eliminated?
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03/18/19

Why does wood become darker when it ages?
I have lots of pieces of pine furniture which have different colours depending on how old they are. So, I just wondered why that is. I guess it has something to do with structures and chemical... more
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03/18/19

Biological Nitrogen Fixation?
I just studied Biological Nitrogen Fixation and saw it's reaction but i do not understand why there is 8 electrons and 8 protons are involved and Hydrogen molecule is formed side by side along with... more
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Botany Biology

03/16/19

Why are date palms called dioecious?
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Botany Biology

03/16/19

Why people say that that during photosynthesis carbon dioxide is enriched by hydrogen atoms from water to form glucose?
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Botany Biology

03/16/19

What living organisms are responsible for photosynthesis? What cell organelle is responsible for the absorption of light in the photosynthesis process in plants and algae?
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Botany Biology

03/16/19

Why do some trees lose their green color in the autumn?
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Botany Biology

03/16/19

In which chloroplast structure are chlorophyll molecules found?
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03/15/19

Is it possible to genetically modify a plant at home?
Would I be able to genetically modify a plant at home? What equipment will be necessary? I think it might be a fun change from the 'norm' of regular hybridisation, to try some inter-family gene... more
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Botany Biology

03/15/19

What are the advantages of self-pollination? What structures in different plants favor self-pollination?
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03/15/19

What are the practical applications of protoplasmic fusion?
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Botany Biology

03/15/19

What are the three main limiting factors of photosynthesis?
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03/15/19

Why higher plants lack centrioles?
Why do plant cells not have centrioles?
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Botany Biology

03/14/19

What do ATP and ADP mean? What are the roles of these molecules in the energy metabolism of a cell?
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03/14/19

Is there any example of living beings destroying their environment?
I had an argument with someone about mankind being the only being destroying its own environment. I don't think this is true, yet, I cannot provide any example of significant importance. Are there... more
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Botany Biology

03/14/19

What is the general chemical equation for photosynthesis? Why doesn't this equation clearly show the real origin of the molecular oxygen released?
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Botany Biology Ecology

03/14/19

What are the general characters of pteridophytes?
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Botany Chemistry

03/13/19

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
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03/13/19

Why does a lightsource postpone the time it takes for the leaves falling from a birch?
It is autumn and the leaves have already left their trees on all birch and other trees that has leaves, except one. This birch has a spotlight pointed to the tree and it is on 24/7. I have... more
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Botany Biology Ecology

03/13/19

Both gymnosperms and angiosperms bear seeds, then why are they classified separately?
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Botany

10/20/18

Where does cellular respiration occur? What is cellular respiration?
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08/27/18

What is the Main Energy Processing System in PLANTS?
Basically a Bioenergetic Question. Choose one of the Ans. That you think is the right one. A. PHOTOSYNTHESIS B. RESPIRATION C. MITOCHONDRIA D. BOTH A&B   THANKS FOR THE HELP!
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08/27/18

What is the Role of NADP+ in Photosynthesis?
Some options are given below, if you can help me giving an answer (telling me which option is correct). A. Assist chlorophyll in capturing light. B. As Primary Electron Acceptor C.Part of... more
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03/01/18

Which of the following is true about plants and cellular energy?
A. Plants use light energy to produce food molecules during cellular respiration and to obtain cellular energy from the bonds of these food molecules during photosynthesis. B. Plants use light... more
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