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Match the following lists regarding photosynthesis history:
List-I: (I) Joseph Priestley, (II) T.W. Engelmann, (III) Julius von Sachs, (IV) Jan Ingenhousz
List-II: (A) Green part of the plant process glucose, (B) Light is required for photosynthesis, (C) $CO_2$ is released from green plants, (D) Green plants evolve oxygen, (E) First action spectra of photosynthesis

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Priestley = Oxygen; Ingenhousz = Light; Sachs = Glucose/Starch; Engelmann = Action Spectrum.
Updated On: Jun 10, 2026
  • I-D, II-E, III-A, IV-B
  • I-D, II-B, III-C, IV-A
  • I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
  • I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Know the task.
We must match four scientists with the discovery each one made about photosynthesis. Remembering one or two clearly will help us cut down the options.

Step 2: Joseph Priestley.
Priestley did the candle and mouse experiments and showed that green plants give out oxygen and refresh the air. So I matches D (green plants evolve oxygen).

Step 3: T.W. Engelmann.
Engelmann used a prism and bacteria to find which colours of light drive photosynthesis best. He gave the first action spectrum. So II matches E (first action spectra).

Step 4: Julius von Sachs.
Sachs showed that glucose is made in the green parts of the plant, where the chlorophyll is. So III matches A (green part makes glucose).

Step 5: Jan Ingenhousz.
Ingenhousz proved that sunlight is needed for the plant to release oxygen, so light is required for photosynthesis. So IV matches B (light is required).

Step 6: Combine the matches.
We get I-D, II-E, III-A, IV-B, which is the first option.
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