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Photosynthesis in an aquatic plant was measured by counting the number of O2 bubbles coming out of the cut end of the plant. What will happen to O2 production if you use a pipe blow air from your mouth into water in the beaker?


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Air from mouth contains O2 which is being added to the plant. Hence increase in O2 production.

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Air from mouth contains CO2 which is utilized in photosynthesis. Hence increase in O2 production.

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Bacteria from mouth will infect plant. Hence reduction in O2 production.

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Water is already in contact with air. Hence air from mouth will have no effect.

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Solution

The correct option is B

Air from mouth contains CO2 which is utilized in photosynthesis. Hence increase in O2 production.


Air from mouth contains O2 which is being added to the plant. Hence increase in O2 production.


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