In the Light-Dark Bottle Method, the Dark Bottle Measures

Question

In the light-dark bottle method, the dark bottle measures
A) The dark cycle of photosynthesis
B) Net photosynthesis
C) Respiration
D) Dissolved carbon excretion

Accepted Answer

The dark bottle in the light-dark bottle method measures respiration because in the absence of light, photosynthesis does not occur, and only respiration processes take place, consuming oxygen.