What happens to plant if the rate of respiration becomes more than the

1.	What happens to plant if the rate of respiration becomes more than the rate of photosynthesis ?
Answer» 1. Respiration is a catabolic (destructive) process and photosynthesis is an anabolic (constructive) process. 2. If the rate of respiration becomes more than the rate of photosynthesis, the amount of food oxidised will be more than the food produced. 3. This affects the growth and development of plants and may even results in the death of the plant.

What happens to plant if the rate of respiration becomes more than the rate of photosynthesis ?

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1. Respiration is a catabolic (destructive) process and photosynthesis is an anabolic (constructive) process.

2. If the rate of respiration becomes more than the rate of photosynthesis, the amount of food oxidised will be more than the food produced.

3. This affects the growth and development of plants and may even results in the death of the plant.