A plant has 10 leaves. Each leaf receives 200 lux of light and captures 50% of it for photosynthesis. If one leaf produces 0.8 molecules of O₂ per second, how many molecules of O₂ does the plant produce in one minute?
Answer
480 molecules
The correct answer is 480 molecules — Multiply by the number of leaves: 48 × 10 = 480 molecules/min.
Step-by-step solution
- Convert the production rate from per second to per minute: 0.8 × 60 = 48 molecules/min per leaf.
- Multiply by the number of leaves: 48 × 10 = 480 molecules/min.
Common mistake: Forgetting to convert seconds to minutes or misapplying the percentage
Concept tested: Rate of photosynthetic oxygen production
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