The leaves of a new species of plant are variegated--that is, striped green and white. Scientists
studying the plant decided to test the leaves for sugar. Green and white regions of the leaf are tested
separately. Only the green portions of the plant test positive for sugar. What is the correct conclusion?
a. Respiration is occurring in the white areas of the leaf.
b. Respiration is not occurring in the green areas of the leaf.
c. Photosynthesis is occurring only in the green regions of the leaf.
d. Photosynthesis is not occurring in the green regions of the leaf.