If a C₃ Plant Does Not Open Its Stomata on a Sunny

question 192

Multiple Choice

If a C₃ plant does not open its stomata on a sunny, hot day,

• A) it will synthesize more water from photosynthesis.
• B) photorespiration will become favorable.
• C) photosynthesis will be more effective.
• D) more ATP and NADPH can be synthesized.
• E) only ATP can be synthesized.

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