The town of Hope, AR has been experiencing a late summer drought. Ellie’s grandfather is concerned with how the lack of water will affect the plants in his garden. Water is a reactant in photosynthesis. What products will be most affected by the decrease in water?
A carbon dioxide and sunlight
B oxygen and glucose
C glucose and carbon dioxide
D carbon dioxide and oxygen
If Ellie’s grandfather wanted to increase the amount of glucose his plants made, what could he do?
A He could put the plants in a high oxygen environment.
B He could decrease the amount of water they are getting.
C He could provide them with fertilizer.
D He could increase the amount of light they get.
For the first question, the correct answer is B) oxygen and glucose. The decrease in water due to drought will impact the products of photosynthesis, which produces glucose and releases oxygen when water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight are present.
For the second question, the correct answer is D) He could increase the amount of light they get. Providing more light will enhance photosynthesis, allowing the plants to produce more glucose, as light is essential for this process along with water and carbon dioxide.
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