Photosynthesis stops due to the atmosphere filled with dust after a meteor strike on Earth. Why would the dust cloud stop photosynthesis?

a
Need an atmospheric swiffer to get it going
b
Water is in short supply, and it is a product of the process
c
Need sunlight to drive process
d
Chlorophyll breaks down immediately, halting the process

1 answer

The correct answer is:

c: Need sunlight to drive process

Photosynthesis relies on sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. If the atmosphere is filled with dust after a meteor strike, it can block sunlight from reaching plants, thereby stopping the process of photosynthesis.