Carbon dioxide Flashcards
1
Q
What is varying Carbon Dioxide affect photosynthesis?
A
Plants remove carbon dioxide from the environment. If a plant is put in a closed container with a higher concentration of carbon dioxide, it will photosynthesize at a faster rate.
2
Q
What is the effect of light intensity on photosynthesis?
A
The higher the light intensity the faster the rate of photosynthesis. On a graph, it goes up steadily and then it plateaus eventually.
3
Q
What are the effects of temperature on photosynthesis?
A
The more the temperature goes up the more effective photosynthesis is. There are enzymes working in the plants to help with photosynthesis. It works better the closer it gets to the optimum temperature however after the optimum temp it goes down and becomes less effective.
