In most forests, most of the photosynthesis occurs
A) near the ground, due to the fast-growing saplings.
B) about halfway up the trees, where the most leaves are.
C) high up in the canopy.
D) in the leaf litter.
E) evenly throughout the forest.

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In most forests, the majority of photosynthesis occurs in the upper canopy, where there is the most sunlight and the most leaves. This is where the taller trees are able to compete for light and grow tall, while smaller trees and bushes grow lower in the understory. Additionally, the leaves in the upper canopy are often larger and more efficient at photosynthesis than those lower in the forest.

In Most Forests, Most of the Photosynthesis Occurs