Question
During photosynthesis in plants, what is the source of the carbon in the sugar molecule (C6H1O6)?
And how would greater amounts of this compound impact plant growth, and why?
a
Water - increase plant growth, due to greater availability of this carbon rich reactant.
b
Carbon dioxide - increase plant growth, due to greater availability of this essential reactant.
c
ATP - decrease plant growth, due to decreased carbon rich compounds and accelerated absorption.
d
Carbon dioxide - decrease plant growth, due to increased respiration.
And how would greater amounts of this compound impact plant growth, and why?
a
Water - increase plant growth, due to greater availability of this carbon rich reactant.
b
Carbon dioxide - increase plant growth, due to greater availability of this essential reactant.
c
ATP - decrease plant growth, due to decreased carbon rich compounds and accelerated absorption.
d
Carbon dioxide - decrease plant growth, due to increased respiration.
Answers
GPT 3.5
b) Carbon dioxide - increase plant growth, due to greater availability of this essential reactant.
During photosynthesis, plants utilize carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to produce sugar molecules. Therefore, a greater amount of carbon dioxide would provide more raw material for the plant to produce sugars and subsequently fuel growth. This process, known as carbon fixation, is essential for plant growth and development. An increase in carbon dioxide levels can lead to enhanced photosynthesis and ultimately promote plant growth.
During photosynthesis, plants utilize carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to produce sugar molecules. Therefore, a greater amount of carbon dioxide would provide more raw material for the plant to produce sugars and subsequently fuel growth. This process, known as carbon fixation, is essential for plant growth and development. An increase in carbon dioxide levels can lead to enhanced photosynthesis and ultimately promote plant growth.