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Photosynthesis and Plant Growth

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What is responsible for plant growth and reproduction?

Shading of the greenhouse

Diminished light intensity

Chloroplast injury

Carbohydrates formed from light energy, carbon dioxide, and water (correct)

How does photosynthesis slow down if light intensity is diminished?

Carbohydrate production decreases (correct)

Foliage turn deeper green

UV light exposure increases

Chloroplasts get injured

What is the unit used to measure light intensity?

Kelvin

Lux (correct)

Joule

Watt

Which wavelengths of light are readily utilized in photosynthesis?

400-700nm Signup and view all the answers

Why is UV light harmful to plants?

It is available in shorter wavelengths Signup and view all the answers

How does excessive light intensity affect plant growth?

Slows down growth due to chloroplast injury Signup and view all the answers

What happens to enzyme activity at temperatures above the optimum range for plant growth?

Enzymes become inactive Signup and view all the answers

Why is ventilation important in maintaining relative humidity levels in greenhouses?

To maintain desirable humidity levels Signup and view all the answers

What effect does temperature have on enzyme-controlled reactions in plants?

Enzyme reactions speed up with increasing temperature Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to maintain a specific temperature range in greenhouses for plant growth?

To maintain enzyme activity Signup and view all the answers

How does the moisture added by evapotranspiration impact relative humidity in greenhouses?

Increases relative humidity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of light is stated to be not involved in the plant process according to the text?

Infrared light Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a polyhouse in agriculture?

Control temperature and humidity for plant growth Signup and view all the answers

How does the greenhouse effect contribute to global warming?

By trapping reflected radiation from the Earth's surface Signup and view all the answers

What happens to shorter wave radiation that enters a greenhouse during the daytime?

It gets reflected as long wave radiation and is trapped inside Signup and view all the answers

How does the covering material of a greenhouse affect radiation?

Transparent to shorter wave radiation and opaque to longer wave radiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the phenomenon known as when the blanket of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere leads to an increase in ambient temperature?

Greenhouse effect Signup and view all the answers

How does the increase in atmospheric temperature due to the greenhouse effect impact plant growth?

Promotes plant growth by providing optimal conditions Signup and view all the answers