Question

What happens to plants if rate of respiration is more than of photosynthesis?

Answer 1

Respiration is a catabolic process (destructive) and Photosynthesis is a anabolic (constructive) process. ... If rate of respiration increases much above that of photosynthesis , morecarbon dioxide and less Oxygen would be released by the plants so it would soon result into death of animals for want of Oxygen .

Answer 2

Respiration is a catabolic pathway. The glucose breaks down into carbon dioxide and water by using oxygen to release energy. ... When the rate of respiration is more than the rate ofphotosynthesis, the biomolecules present in plants break down to compensate the reduced rate ofphotosynthesis.