A Number of Studies Have Found That for Many Plants

question 43

Multiple Choice

A number of studies have found that for many plants there is an increase in seed production under conditions of elevated carbon dioxide levels. Which of the following is a likely explanation for this phenomenon?

• A)The energy needed to produce seeds comes from carbon dioxide.
• B)The carbon needed to produce new plant molecules through photosynthesis requires carbon dioxide.
• C)Increased carbon dioxide levels cause increased cell respiration, which is needed to produce more seeds.
• D)Increased carbon dioxide causes increased plant heating, which speeds up seed production.

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