Question

1. refer to figure 2. when leaves appear on trees in spring, they are typically very green. what can be inferred about plants’ rates of photosynthesis in the spring?

the leaves have low concentrations of chlorophyll indicating the plant hasn’t started performing photosynthesis.
this observation does not allow for any inferences to be made about the rates of photosynthesis.
the leaves have medium concentrations of chlorophyll indicating low levels of photosynthesis.
the plant has a high percentage of light absorption, indicating relatively high rates of photosynthesis.

Explanation:

Chlorophyll is crucial for photosynthesis as it absorbs light. Green leaves imply a high concentration of chlorophyll. A high chlorophyll concentration means more light can be absorbed. More light absorption generally leads to higher rates of photosynthesis.

Answer:

The plant has a high percentage of light absorption, indicating relatively high rates of photosynthesis.