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Photosynthesis in Higher Plants — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYPhotosynthesis in Higher Plants2 Marks
Question
How does water stress affect/ decrease the rate of photosynthesis?
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Answer

Water stress causes closure of stomata and decreases the availability of CO2 for photosynthesis. Water stress also causes wilting of leaves, thus reducing the surface area of leaves for metabolic functions.

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