Question 33 (10 points) A small molecule thought to inhibit an aspect of photosynthesis is administered to a weed within
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Question 33 (10 points) A small molecule thought to inhibit an aspect of photosynthesis is administered to a weed within
Question 33 (10 points) A small molecule thought to inhibit an aspect of photosynthesis is administered to a weed within a controlled laboratory environment. All of the other plant's needs were met (water, appropriate lighting, etc). A negative control plant was also grown in the same conditions without the administration of the small molecule inhibitor. Both plants (the test plant and the negative control) exhibited oxygen production. However, the test plant did not absorb nearly as much carbon dioxide and ultimately died. Given this data answer the following questions. a. What portion of photosynthesis is being inhibited by the small molecule? Why? The best answer will address both the oxygen production and carbon dioxide utilization data. b. Predict what will happen to the levels of NADPH and ATP within the test plants stroma relative to the negative control.