Accumulation of food in assimilatory cells results in

A. increase in the rate of photosynthesis

B. decrease in the rate of photosynthesis

C. either increase or decrease

D. None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Accumulation of food in assimilatory cells results in a decrease in the rate of photosynthesis.
If the end product of photosynthesis i.e. starch their food is already in the cells, then ultimately the rate of preparing food is low as the cells will be engaged in the process of respiration.