Study the diagram given below and fill in the blanks with suitable words:

In order to prove that carbon dioxide is necessary for (a) …………… , a potted plant is placed in dark for 48 hours to (b) …………… the leaves. A part of a leaf is inserted into a conical flask containing potassium hydroxide solution. This is to absorb (c) …………… from the flask. The plant is then placed in sunlight for a few hours. The experimental leaf is tested for starch. The part of the leaf that was inside the conical flask turns (d) …………… , whereas the part of the leaf outside turns (e) …………… in colour.

Choose the odd one out from the following terms and name the category to which the others belong:

(a) Prothrombin, Thrombin, Fibrinogen, Albumin

(b) Tonsils, Glomerulus, Spleen, Lymph nodes

(c) Neutrophils, Basophils, Monocytes, Eosinophils

(d) Leaves, Styrofoam, Grass, Cow Dung

(e) Pulmonary artery, Renal artery, Coronary artery, Hepatic artery

Expand the abbreviation-NADP.

Mention two adaptations in roots for absorption of water from the soil.