Post Utme Uniosun 2021 Biology Question 27

Practice objective / multiple choice question 27 from the 2021 Post Utme Uniosun Biology examination.

Post Utme Uniosun 2021 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 27 POST_UTME_UNIOSUN • 2021 • BIOLOGY • objective
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A plant with a mutation in the RbcS gene, which codes for the small subunit of RuBisCO, is grown in a controlled environment. If the plant's photosynthetic rate is 30% lower than that of a wild-type plant, what is the likely effect on the plant's growth rate?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The plant's growth rate will be 30% lower than that of a wild-type plant.
B. The plant's growth rate will be unaffected.
C. The plant's growth rate will be 30% higher than that of a wild-type plant.
D. The plant's growth rate will be 50% lower than that of a wild-type plant.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The plant's growth rate will be 30% lower than that of a wild-type plant.

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