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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question
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What is the term for the point at which increasing light intensity no longer benefits the plant, and the rate of photosynthesis becomes dependent on other factors?
Options
A Optimal intensity
B Light saturation
Correct Answer
C Compensation point
D Photosynthetic peak
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 15 defines this point as 'the light saturation (usually 10000 lux)'.

Hint

The rate of photosynthesis 'saturates' or plateaus after a certain point of light exposure.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 415 of 802
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