Q. Compensation point refers to
A) Rate of photosynthesis = Rate of respiration
B) Rate of photosynthesis = Rate of $H_{2}O$ splitting
C) Rate of photosynthesis = PGA formation
D) Rate of photosynthesis = RuBP formation
Explanation
Compensation point refers to the light intensity, at which the rate of respiration by photosynthetic cell or organ is equal to the rate of photosynthesis. There is no net gain or loss of oxygen or carbon dioxide from the structure
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