Question : Look at leaves of the same plant on the shady side and compare it with the leaves on the stinny side. Or, compare the potted plants kept in the sunlight with those in the shade. Which of them has leaves that are darker green ? Why?

Question : Look at leaves of the same plant on the shady side and comp

1.	Question : Look at leaves of the same plant on the shady side and compare it with the leaves on the stinny side. Or, compare the potted plants kept in the sunlight with those in the shade. Which of them has leaves that are darker green ? Why?
Answer» SOLUTION :The LEAVES on shaded side appear dark green in colour because the CHLOROPLASTS of mesophyll CELLS are irregularly arranged. However in strong sunlight they appear lighter green as they lie towards VERTICAL walls.