Question

Which statement is not correct about photosynthesis in Ficus religiosa?

• A. It releases $O_2$ during day.
• B. It releases oxygen during night.
• C. It release $C{O}_2$ during night.
• D. It releases $C{O}_2$ and $O_2$ during day.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

It releases oxygen during night.

A) It releases oxygen during the day as it is a $C_3$ plant.

B)Ficus religiosa (fig) is a ${ C }_{ 3 }$ plant which releases oxygen during the day.

C) It releases carbon dioxide at night as it is a $C_3$ plant.

D) It releases both oxygen and carbon dioxide during the day.
So the correct answer is 'It releases oxygen during the night.'.