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Identify environmental factors limiting photosynthesis.
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Energy transfers official content
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Photosynthesis
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Identify environmental factors limiting photosynthesis
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- You need to be able to identify environmental factors limiting photosynthesis.
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Quick student answer
Which of the following environmental factors is most likely to limit the rate of photosynthesis in a terrestrial plant?
Direct answer
Temperature is a critical factor as it affects enzyme activity involved in photosynthesis.
Key terms
- Photosynthesis: The process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.
- Limiting factor: An environmental variable that limits the rate of a biological process, such as photosynthesis, when it is present at suboptimal levels.
Common trap
Confusing correlation with causation: Always mention that while light intensity can influence photosynthesis, other factors may also play a role, and the relationship may not be strictly causal.
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