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The image models the process of photosynthesis. Plants use sunlight, plus carbon dioxide and water to produce food, or glucose (a sugar). The by-product of photosynthesis is oxygen, which is added to our atmosphere. During a summer drought, what can we expect to happen to these strawberry plants?
Responses
A They will become extinct.They will become extinct.
B There will be less sugar produced.There will be less sugar produced.
C There will be an excess of oxygen produced.There will be an excess of oxygen produced.
D The plant will require more carbon dioxide to make sugar.The plant will require more carbon dioxide to make sugar.
B There will be less sugar produced.
During a summer drought, we can expect that there will be less sugar produced by these strawberry plants (Option B).
To answer this question, we need to understand the process of photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose (a sugar) and oxygen.
During a summer drought, there will be a limited availability of water. This can impact the strawberry plants in several ways.
Firstly, with limited water, the plants may not be able to perform photosynthesis as efficiently. This means there will be less glucose (sugar) produced because water is a key ingredient in the process. So, option B "There will be less sugar produced" is a likely outcome during a drought.
Secondly, the availability of water also affects the plants' ability to take up carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is necessary for photosynthesis, as it is one of the raw materials needed to produce glucose. If there is less water available, the plant may also have difficulty acquiring sufficient carbon dioxide. This means that the plant may require more carbon dioxide to make sugar, as stated in option D.
Lastly, during photosynthesis, oxygen is produced as a by-product. Normally, this oxygen is released into the atmosphere. However, in a drought situation, the plants may conserve water and reduce the amount of oxygen produced, resulting in a decrease in the excess of oxygen as mentioned in option C.
Therefore, the most likely outcome during a summer drought for these strawberry plants is that there will be less sugar produced (option B) and the plant will require more carbon dioxide to make sugar (option D).