Question

1. fill in the blanks:

the graph shows the effect of temperature on the rate of carbon dioxide (co₂) production in plant cells as a result of cellular respiration.

rate of co₂ production (nmoles/s)
effect of temperature on co₂ production

based on the graph, select from the drop-down menus to correctly complete the statements.
when temperature increases, the rate at which glucose is used by cells is expected to ________
when temperature decreases, the rate of atp production by cells is expected to ________

Explanation:

1. The graph shows that as temperature increases, the rate of CO₂ production (a byproduct of cellular respiration) decreases. Since glucose is broken down in cellular respiration to produce CO₂ and ATP, a lower rate of CO₂ production means less glucose is being used by the cell.
2. When temperature decreases, the graph shows the rate of CO₂ production increases. A higher rate of cellular respiration (indicated by more CO₂ production) means more ATP is being generated by the cells.

Answer:

When temperature increases, the rate at which glucose is used by cells is expected to decrease
When temperature decreases, the rate of ATP production by cells is expected to increase