AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Fruits grown in hot climates are usually less sweet than those grown in cooler temperatures. The high temperatures increase the rate of respiration in the plants, thus reducing the sugar content in some fruits. Why does increased respiration in the leaves and stems reduce the sugar content in the fruits of the plant?
A
Chloroplasts move from the fruits to the leaves and stems to provide energy for respiration.
B
The flow of energy shifts from the phloem to the xylem, moving nutrients away from the fruits.
C
Sugars are moved from the fruits to the roots for storage.
D
Sugars produced in the leaves are used as an energy source instead of being stored in fruits.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The high temperatures increase the rate of respiration in the plants, thus reducing the sugar content in some fruits. Why does increased respiration in the leaves and stems reduce the sugar content in the fruits of a plant? Chloroplasts move from the fruits to the leaves and stems to provide energy for respiration.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which statement best explains the importance of the root hairs to the stems and leaves of the plant? Root hairs increase the surface area of the roots for nutrient and water absorption.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which statement explains how producers are dependent upon consumers for their survival? The correct answer is: Consumers produce carbon dioxide for producers to use during photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert the energy from sunlight into food; therefore, photosynthesis is directly dependent on the plant’s ability to respond to the direction of light.

Detailed explanation-5: -Fruits grown in hot climates are usually less sugary than those grown in cooler temperatures. The high temperatures increase the rate of cellular respiration in plants, thus reducing the sugar content in some fruits.

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