Factors that affect photosynthetic rate (5.2) Flashcards

1
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State what the opening of the stomata controls

A
  • loss of water

- entry of carbon dioxide

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2
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Describe C3 plants

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Rely on Calvin cycle (carbon fixation pathway) to convert CO2 into an organic compound

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3
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State the effect of limited inputs on photosynthetic rate

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If any one of the 3 required inputs is limited, photosynthesis will be limited

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4
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Describe the relationship between light intensity and photosynthetic rate

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Photosynthetic rate increases with an increase in light intensity until a point of saturation

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5
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Describe the relationship between carbon dioxide concentration and photosynthetic rate

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Photosynthetic rate increases with an increase in carbon dioxide levels

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Describe the relationship between temperature and photosynthetic rate

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Photosynthetic rate increases with an increase in temperature until the optimal temperature range is reached

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7
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Describe the effect of chloroplast availability on photosynthetic rate

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Low chloroplast availability will limit photosynthetic reaction rate

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8
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State the reactants of photosynthesis

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Water and CO2

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9
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State the products of photosynthesis

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Glucose, oxygen and water

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