Carbon dioxide released by respiration just equals the quantity required by photosynthesizing cells. This is termed:
Correct answer: D. Compensation point
- A. Bacteriochlorophylls
- B. Redox process
- C. Photosystems
- D. Compensation point
Explanation
The compensation point is when the rate of photosynthesis matches the rate of respiration, resulting in no net gas exchange because carbon dioxide and oxygen needs are internally balanced.
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