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Grade 12th passBotany

If the temp is increased above 35 degree celcius rate of decline in photosynthesis will be earlier than decline in respiration! Why

Profile image of Parth Ranjan
9 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Aabid Hussain
9 Years ago
Hi Parth,

The enzymes that carry out photosynthesis do not work efficiently, and this decreases the photosynthetic rate. This leads to a decrease in glucose production but the process of respiration is taking place at normal level.
Profile image of Aabid Hussain
9 Years ago
Hi Parth,

The enzymes that carry out photosynthesis do not work efficiently, and this decreases the photosynthetic rate. This leads to a decrease in glucose production but the process of respiration is taking place at normal level.