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JAMB Biology 2011 Objective — Question 27

Question 27 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following statements about photosynthesis is not true?

  • A. A. Plants can photosynthesize without an increase in dry weightCorrect
  • B. B. Carbon dioxide is absorbed in bright light
  • C. C. Oxygen is produced during photosynthesis from the breakdown of water
  • D. D. Photosynthesis occurs in green plants

Explanation

Photosynthesis always results in an increase in dry weight of the plant, so statement A is false.

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