Explain why it is important, from a global standpoint, to try to improve the efficiency of

photosynthesis in common crops. Specify which aspect(s) of photosynthesis we should target.



What will be an ideal response?


The land available for agriculture is limited and the population of the planet continues to increase. By
understanding how plants can become more efficient in photosynthesis, the harvest of a set acre of
land could be increased. This would allow us to better utilize the land available.
Photorespiration is the logical target of our research since photorespiration is known to decrease the
efficiency of photosynthesis. If we can enable C3 plants to better avoid photorespiration, we can
increase the productivity of crops.

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A. stomach B. small intestine C. esophagus D. large intestine

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Which cells are unique to vertebrates?

a. pharyngeal cells b. neural crest cells c. notochordal cells d. oral hood cells

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Which of the following is an example of a molecule being oxidized?

A) FAD being converted into FADH2 B) oxygen being converted into H2O C) NADH being converted into NAD+ D) pyruvate being converted into lactic acid

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