Q. Compensation point refers to
A) Little photosynthesis
B) Beginning of photosynthesis
C) Rate of photosynthesis equals to the rate of respiration
D) None of the above
Explanation
Compensation point refers to alight intensity at which the rate of respiration by a photosynthetic cell or organ is equal the rate of photosynthesis. There is no net gain or loss of oxygen or carbon dioxide from the structure.
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