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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question
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According to the document, what happens to the rate of respiration in plants with increasing light intensity?
Options
A It decreases due to reduced CO2 availability.
B It increases because the surrounding temperature rises.
Correct Answer
C It remains constant, as light is not a direct factor for respiration.
D It only increases during the dark cycle of respiration.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 36 states: 'Light: rate of respiration increases with increasing light intensity because the temperature of the surrounding rises aa light intensity increases.'

Hint

Check the 'Factors Affecting Respiration in Plants (cont'd)' section for the impact of light.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 453 of 802
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