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A plant wilted but later recovered - VCE - SSCE Biology - Question 3 - 2002 - Paper 1
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A plant wilted but later recovered. During the time the leaves were wilted, the rate of photosynthesis decreased because A. enzymes in the leaf cells were denatured.... show full transcript
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C. the amount of light reaching the plant was reduced.
Answer
When a plant wilts, its leaves lose turgor pressure, which can lead to a reduced surface area for light absorption. Consequently, less light is available for photosynthesis. This decrease in light availability directly affects the rate of photosynthesis, as light is essential for the process. Therefore, the correct reason for the decreased rate of photosynthesis during the wilting is due to the reduction in light reaching the plant.