If the rate of translocation of food is slow, what will be the effect on photosynthesis

Options

A. It will increase
B. It will remain the same
C. Becomes double
D. It will decrease

Answer

D

Explanation

Accumulation of carbohydrate in plant cell inhibit photosynthetic rate. If these food materials are not translocated the process of respiration increases. Sugar is converted to starch which accumulates in the chloroplasts. This reduces the effective surface and rate of photosynthesis is decreased