Plant growth (net photosynthesis)is a function of
A)respiration minus photosynthesis.
B)photosynthetic rates alone.
C)respiration rates alone.
D)photosynthesis minus respiration.
E)growth rate minus respiration.

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Plant growth or net photosynthesis is the difference between photosynthesis and respiration. Photosynthesis is the process of producing glucose (sugar) and oxygen from water and carbon dioxide in the presence of sunlight while respiration is the process of breaking down glucose to produce energy required for growth and other metabolic processes. Therefore, the correct option is (D) photosynthesis minus respiration.

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