The compensation point in plants is reached when...
Photosynthesis ceases entirely, and only respiration occurs.
The rate of photosynthesis equals the rate of respiration, resulting in no net gas exchange.
Respiration ceases entirely, and only photosynthesis occurs.
The plant switches from C3 to CAM photosynthesis.
Related Questions
Which process is NOT directly involved in the gaseous exchange required for respiration in plants?
Diffusion
Stomatal opening and closing
Transpiration
Lenticular transpiration
How do plants obtain the oxygen required for respiration at night when photosynthesis is not occurring?
They store oxygen produced during the day
They switch to anaerobic respiration
Through lenticels and diffusion from air spaces within the plant
They do not respire at night
