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Study the equation for photosynthesis.
6 C O 2 plus 6 H 2 O right arrow C 6 H 12 O 6 plus 6 O 2. Above the arrow is light energy. Below the arrow is chlorophyll.
A scientist notices an increase in the glucose production in the plants he is studying. What are the possible reasons? Check all that apply.
The plant was exposed to more intense light.
The plant was exposed to less intense light.
The plant absorbed more carbon dioxide.
The plant absorbed less carbon dioxide.
The plant absorbed more oxygen.
The plant absorbed less oxygen
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- The plant was exposed to more intense light.
- The plant absorbed more carbon dioxide.
Why: Photosynthesis needs light energy and CO2 as reactants, so increasing light intensity (up to a saturation point) or increasing CO2 availability can raise glucose production. Less light or less CO2 would lower production. Oxygen is a product of photosynthesis, not a required reactant, so changes in oxygen uptake do not increase glucose production.
- The plant was exposed to more intense light.
- The plant absorbed more carbon dioxide.
Why: Photosynthesis needs light energy and CO2 as reactants, so increasing light intensity (up to a saturation point) or increasing CO2 availability can raise glucose production. Less light or less CO2 would lower production. Oxygen is a product of photosynthesis, not a required reactant, so changes in oxygen uptake do not increase glucose production.
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