Compenstsion Points Flashcards
1
Q
What colour and when is their a decreased carbon dioxide level?
A
Purple during the day when photosynthesis is higher than respiration
2
Q
Normal carbon dioxide levels and colour
A
Red and dawn or dusk this is the compensation point
3
Q
Colour and time when there is increased carbon dioxide levels
A
Yellow and nighttime when photosynthesis doesn’t occur
4
Q
The compensation point
A
It is the light intensity at which the rate of photosynthesis equals the rate of respiration