Destruction of chlorophyll, premature falling of leaves and yellowing of leaf is caused due to the excess amounts of in the atmosphere.

Question

Destruction of chlorophyll, premature falling of leaves and yellowing of leaf is caused due to the excess amounts of in the atmosphere. (A) CO2 (B) SO2 (C) CO (D) Fly ash

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Plants are sensitive to sulphur dioxide and they are affected by it both directly and indirectly. The direct effects may be acute or chronic, depending on the duration and intensity of the exposure. Sulphur dioxide inhibits photosynthesis by disrupting the photosynthetic mechanism.

Q. Destruction of chlorophyll, premature falling of leaves and yellowing of leaf is caused due to the excess amounts of _______ in the atmosphere.

CO₂

SO₂

CO

Fly ash

Plants are sensitive to sulphur dioxide and they are affected by it both directly and indirectly. The direct effects may be acute or chronic, depending on the duration and intensity of the exposure. Sulphur dioxide inhibits photosynthesis by disrupting the photosynthetic mechanism.