The rate of photosynthesis can be determined by measuring the rate that reactants are used up by a plant or by measuring the rate that products of photosynthesis are produced by a plant. How would placing a plant in a dark room for 24 hours affect the rate of photosynthesis?

A. The rate of photosynthesis would increase and the plant would take in more water.
B. The rate of photosynthesis would decrease and the plant would produce more sugar.
C. The rate of photosynthesis would increase and the plant would produce more oxygen.
D. The rate of photosynthesis would decrease and the plant would take in less carbon dioxide.