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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question
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How does an increase in carbon dioxide concentration in the environment typically affect the rate of respiration in plants?
Options
A It increases the rate of respiration.
B It decreases the rate of respiration.
Correct Answer
C It has no effect on the rate of respiration.
D It only affects photosynthesis, not respiration.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 35 explicitly states under 'Carbon dioxide concentration': 'the higher the concentration of carbon dioxide in the environment, the lower the respiration rate'.

Hint

Consider the general relationship between CO2 and cellular respiration.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 434 of 802
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