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Life Processes in Plants

CBSE · Class 7 · Science

Complete topic list for Life Processes in Plants in CBSE Class 7 Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Life Processes in Plants

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1. Growth of Plants

  • Plants need both sunlight and water for growth.
  • A plant kept in direct sunlight with adequate water grows better than a plant kept in the dark with water.
  • A plant kept in sunlight but without water may die.
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2. Leaves and Starch Formation

  • Leaves are generally broad and flat and mostly green because of chlorophyll.
  • Leaves are called the food factories of plants.
  • Plants store food in the form of starch, which is a carbohydrate.
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3. Role of Sunlight, Carbon Dioxide, Water, and Chlorophyll

  • Sunlight, water, carbon dioxide, and chlorophyll are all necessary for photosynthesis.
  • A destarched plant is kept in the dark for two to three days before testing the role of carbon dioxide.
  • Caustic soda absorbs carbon dioxide from the air inside the bottle.
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4. Gas Exchange in Leaves

  • Stomata are tiny pores on the surface of leaves.
  • Stomata help in the exchange of gases.
  • The lower surface of a leaf is used to observe stomata in the activity.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Life processes in plants: how plants make food, move materials, exchange gases, and release energy

Growth of plantsLeaves as food factoriesStarch test with iodinePhotosynthesisRole of chlorophyllRole of carbon dioxideOxygen releaseGas exchange in leaves

Frequently Asked Questions

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Life Processes in Plants covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 7 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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