Limiting Factors Flashcards
1
Q
What is a limiting factor
A
Factors that determines max rate of a reaction even if other factors change to become more favourable
2
Q
4 factors that limit rate of photosynthesis and what is affects
A
- light intensity ( light depends a reaction)
- co2 level ( light idependant reaction)
- temp ( enzymes)
- mineral/magnesium conc (normal functioning chorophyll)
3
Q
Agriculture practices that overcome effects of limiting factors
A
- artifical light, especially at night
- artifical heating
- addition of co2 to greenhouse atmosphere
4
Q
Why do fames need to oercome limiting factors
A
- To increase yield
- additional cost must e balanced with yield to ensure max profit
