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What will most likely happen if the level of carbon dioxide available to a plant is reduced?

(A) The plant will take in more water.
B
The plant will take in less nitrogen.
C
The plant will produce more oxygen.
D
The plant will produce less glucose.

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Answer: The correct answer is D. The plant will produce less glucose.

Explanation: Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an essential component of photosynthesis (also called carbon assimilation). Photosynthesis is a chemical process that uses light energy to convert CO2 and water into sugars (glucose). When the CO2 is lowered, so is the glucose output.

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Answer:

D. The plant will produce less glucose.

Step-by-step explanation:

CO2 i. needed for glucose to be produced. However if there isn't enough co2 then glucose production is reduced,

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