Photosynthesis Quick Check

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Question
Suppose you seal a house plant in a transparent glass container. What about the scenario would lead to the plant’s death?(1 point)
Responses

a lack of light
a lack of light

a lack of carbon dioxide
a lack of carbon dioxide

a lack of sugars
a lack of sugars

a lack of oxygen

Answer 1

The correct response is:

a lack of carbon dioxide

In a sealed environment, while the plant can continue to photosynthesize using the light available, it will eventually use up the available carbon dioxide. Since carbon dioxide is essential for photosynthesis, the plant will not be able to produce the sugars it needs for energy and growth over time, leading to its death.