Question

Large areas on the leaves of some plants lack chlorophyll and are therefore not green in color. How does this most likely affect photosynthesis?

Not enough sunlight is captured in these areas of the leaves.
Carbon dioxide cannot enter these areas of the leaves.
Too much glucose builds up in these areas of the leaves.
Oxygen cannot be released in these areas of the leaves

Answer 1

Not enough sunlight is captured in these areas of the leaves.

Step-by-step explanation:

Photosynthesis is the process whereby green plants manufacture their food using carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight.

The sunlight is the energy source which drives this chemical change or reaction.

1. Therefore, to capture the sunlight, the green pigment called chlorophyll is needed.
2. Without this sunlight, photosynthesis will not take place.
3. Photosynthesis is a light dependent reaction.
4. Without light, the process is greatly hampered