Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 124
Question: What is called Warburg’s effect on photosynthesis [MP PMT 2003]
Options:
A) Low rate of the process due to $ O_2 $ supply
B) Low rate of the process due to $ CO_2 $ supply
C) Both [a] and [b]
D) None of the above
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
German scientist Warburg (1920) reported in chlorella alga that high O2 level inhibit rate of photosynthesis and this inhibition of photosynthesis by increased $ O_2 $ concentration is called Warburg’s effect.