Question

Compensation point is

• A. Where there is neither photosynthesis nor respiration
• B. When rate of photosynthesis is equal to the rate of respiration
• C. When entire food synthesized into photosynthesis remain utilized
• D. When there is enough water just to meet the requirement of plant

Answer 1

The correct option is B When rate of photosynthesis is equal to the rate of respiration

Compensation point is when the light intensity at which the amount of carbon dioxide released in respiration equals the amount used in photosynthesis, and the amount of oxygen released in photosynthesis equals the amount used in respiration.