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.