Question

question 16(multiple choice worth 4 points) (04.04 mc) how would cellular respiration be impacted in the absence of photosynthesis? only aerobic respiration would take place. anaerobic and aerobic respiration would take place. fewer atp would be produced during cellular respiration. both reactants of cellular respiration would not be available.

Explanation:

Cellular respiration includes aerobic and anaerobic processes. Photosynthesis provides reactants like glucose and oxygen for aerobic respiration but is not essential for anaerobic respiration. Anaerobic respiration can occur without photosynthesis - derived reactants and produces less ATP than aerobic respiration. In the absence of photosynthesis, both aerobic and anaerobic respiration can still take place, but aerobic respiration may be limited by lack of reactants, and overall ATP production may be reduced.

Answer:

B. Fewer ATP would be produced during cellular respiration.