Tropical plants have a ___ temperature optimum than the plants adapted to temperate climates.

Options

A. lower
B. equal
C. higher
D. None of these

Answer

C

Explanation

The `C_(4)` plants respond to higher temperatures and show higher rate of photsoynthesis while `C_(3)` plants have a much lower temperature optimum. The temperature optimum for photosuynthesis of different plants depends on the habitate that they are adapted to. Tropical plats have a higher temperature optimum than the plants adapted to temperate climates as tropical areas have higher temperature as compared to temperate areas.