The Effects of Elevated Atmospheric CO₂ Concentrations

question 46

Multiple Choice

The effects of elevated atmospheric CO₂ concentrations

• A)have the potential to alter the nutritional status of plants.
• B)have the potential to allow herbivores to eat less plant matter.
• C)have no effect on nutrient levels found in plant leaves.
• D)allow the plant to use O₂ more efficiently in photosynthesis.
• E)cause an increase in rubisco production.

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Phenylalanine

An essential amino acid that cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained from the diet, used in the biosynthesis of proteins.

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