When the Ratio of O₂ to CO₂ Within Their Leaves

question 68

Multiple Choice

When the ratio of O₂ to CO₂ within their leaves _______, C₃ plants undergo a shift toward more _______ and less _______.

• A) increases; carbon fixation; photorespiration
• B) decreases; photorespiration; carbon fixation
• C) increases; growth; carbon fixation
• D) decreases; photorespiration; growth
• E) increases; photorespiration; carbon fixation

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Definitions:

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