lab 8 - energy flow ii Flashcards
1
Q
what is the purpose of this lab?
A
test how temperature affects the rate of photosynthesis in Chlamydomonas
2
Q
what is the dependent variable?
A
dissolved oxygen concentration (rate of photosynthesis)
3
Q
what is the independent variable?
A
light intensity and temperature
4
Q
what does the PI curve represent?
A
the relationship between light intensity (x-axis) and photosynthesis (y-axis)
5
Q
what is pmax?
A
maximum rate of photosynthesis
6
Q
what is the light compensation point?
A
the light intensity where oxygen production equals oxygen consumption (rate =0)
