A mutation in a plant affects the development of its palisade parenchyma, significantly reducing the number and length of these cells. Which of the following would be the MOST DIRECT consequence of this mutation on photosynthesis?
Increased rate of photorespiration due to higher oxygen concentration.
Reduced CO2 fixation by RuBisCO in the mesophyll cells.
Decreased light absorption and reduced efficiency of the light-dependent reactions.
Impaired transport of sugars from the source to the sink.
Related Questions
A modification of leaf is
Phyllode
Phylloclade
Cladode
Corn
Swollen leaf base is called
Lamina
Petiole
Pulvinus
Leaf blade
Alternate phyllotaxy is found in
China rose
Mustard
Sunflower
All
Which pair of the following plants represents the condition of modification of stipules into spines?
Euphorbia and Ziziphus
Citrus and Euphorbia
Ziziphus and Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea and Citrus
A student collected a hydrophyte with swollen petiole and with a single vascular bundle in the root. The plant which he collected., was
Jussiaea
Trapa
Ceratophyllum
Potamogeton
Australian Acacia, Turmeric, Zaminkind, Neerium, Cacti, Pea, Pistia, Chrysanthemum, Nepenthis, Pine Apple and garlic, out of these how many of them exhibit leaf modifications
6
11
5
7
Leaf
Is a lateral generally flattened structure born on the stem
Is a vegetative organ for photosynthesis
Originates from shoot apical meristem
All of the above
What is the primary function of stipules?
Protection of young buds
Photosynthesis
Support for the leaf
Water absorption
A phyllode is a modified
petiole
leaf blade
stipule
stem
Study the following statements and choose the correct option I.Buds are present in the axil of leaflets of the compound leaf II.Pulvinus leaf-base is present in some leguminous plants. III.In Alstonia, the petioles expand, become green and synthesize food IV.Opposite phyllotaxy is seen in guava
I, II and III are correct
II, III and IV are correct
I and II are correct
All statements are correct
