Photosynthesis takes less _

Question

A. Than two minutes
B. Than 10 minutes
C. Than two seconds
D. Than one second
E. Than ten seconds

Answer 1

Photosynthesis can begin in seconds, particularly in photosynthetic organisms like plants, algae, and some bacteria. However, the time it takes for a significant amount of photosynthesis to occur can vary depending on several factors, including light intensity, availability of carbon dioxide, and the type of organism. Given the options:

C. Than two seconds
D. Than one second

Both are technically correct in a very rapid sense, but the more generic answer is E. Than ten seconds, as photosynthesis can begin to occur very quickly following exposure to light, though it takes longer for appreciable amounts to happen.

So, the most suitable answer would be E. Than ten seconds if we're considering appreciable photosynthesis. If the question strictly pertains to initiation of the process, then C. Than two seconds could be considered acceptable as well.