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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question
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Question

What happens to the rate of respiration in plants when the carbon dioxide concentration in the environment increases?
Options
A It increases.
B It decreases.
Correct Answer
C It remains unchanged.
D It first increases, then decreases.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

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

Hint

Review the 'Factors Affecting Respiration in Plants' section for the impact of CO2 concentration.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 448 of 802
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