Too Little CARBON DIOXIDE Also Slows it Down Flashcards

1
Q

What is CO2 needed for?

A

Photosynthesis

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2
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How much of the air is CO2?

A

0.04%

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3
Q

What happens as you increase the concentration of the CO2?

A

It will only increase the rate of photosynthesis to a certain point

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4
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What happens after that ‘certain point’

A

The graph will flatten out, showing CO2 is no longer the limiting factor

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5
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How can we tell if the limiting factor is temp?

A

As long as the light and CO2 are in plentiful supply

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