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If a plant is subjected to very high light intensities.

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there is exponential increase in the rate of photosynthesis
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there is moderate increase in the rate of photosynthesis
c
photosynthetic rate remains same and chlorophyll is destroyed
d
there is decrease in photosynthetic rate due to breakdown of chlorophyll.

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Correct option is D

Increase in incident light beyond saturation point causes the breakdown of chlorophyll and therefore there is decrease in the rate of photosynthesis.

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