F. F. Blackman performed experiments to investigate the effects of various factors on photosynthesis. In one of his experiments, Blackman found that if light intensity was low, photosynthesis could be accelerated by increasing the amount of light, but not by increasing the temperature or carbon dioxide concentration. What can you conclude from this specific experiment?

A. Photosynthesis generates oxygen.
B. Carbon dioxide is important for photosynthesis.
C. High temperatures are important for photosynthesis.
D. Light is important for photosynthesis.


Answer: D

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