Question 27
Photosynthesis and Plant NutritionIn a water culture experiment, the culture solution in a transparent beaker turned green. What precaution should have been taken to prevent the culture solution from turning green?
- A.Changing the culture solution regularly
- B.Increasing the number of times the culture is aerated
- C.Covering the transparent beaker with black cloth
- D.Adding warm alcohol to bleach the green colour
- E.Sterilizing the beaker in a hot oven before use
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (Covering the transparent beaker with black cloth)
Explanation
Green algae grew in the light; covering the beaker keeps light out so algae cannot grow.