Biology 5090 · O Level · Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis — practice question

A small mountain lake contains aquatic plants growing below the water on the lake bed. Soon after heavy rainfall, the mud on the lake bed is stirred up and the water level rises. Why does this make the rate of photosynthesis in these plants decrease?

  • Aextra carbon dioxide
  • Bextra dissolved nitrates
  • Clower light intensity
  • Dlower oxygen concentration

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