A Number of Studies Have Found That for Many Plants

question 67

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. What 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.

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Kelley's Attribution Theory

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Best Fit Explanation

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Own Behavior

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