factors affecting photosynthesis Flashcards by rowan cross | Brainscape

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state 3 factors affecting photosynthesis

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CO2
light intensity
temperature

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how does CO2 affect photosynthesis?

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low concentration
low levels of RuBP to GP
low levels of GP to TP

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how does light intensity affect photosynthesis?

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higher light intensity
photosystems and pigments absorb more light
higher levels of ATP and reduced NADP

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how does temperature affect photosynthesis?

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enzymes used eg RuBisCo will denature at high temperatures, shape of active site changes
proteins in chloroplasts denature

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