If you wanted to increase the rate of photosynthesis in a plant, you would develop a plant with which of the following characteristics?

bright flowers to attract bees
short, narrow leaves
a strong, thick stalk
many, broad leaves

Question

If you wanted to increase the rate of photosynthesis in a plant, you would develop a plant with which of the following characteristics?

bright flowers to attract bees
short, narrow leaves
a strong, thick stalk
many, broad leaves

InsatiableSuffering · Answer

Not sure why this is under psychology, but okay. First, we need to know what photosynthesis is first. It is the conversion of sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose. The chloroplasts of the plant are where photosynthesis takes place. Most, if not all, of photosynthesis occurs in the leaves of the plants. Knowing this, in order to maximize the process of photosynthesis, what kind of leaves should a plant have?