Factors affecting

Photosynthesis
Factors affecting Photosynthesis

LIGHT INTENSITY
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More light increases rate of photosynthesis
up to a certain level until plant reaches its
maximum rate of photosynthesis

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 What affects photosynthesis?
Lightintensity: as light increases, rate
of photosynthesis increases
 TEMPERATURE

Photosynthesis enzymes function

best between 0°C - 35°C

At temperatures above or below

this range, photosynthesis will
slow or stop

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Conifers in winter may carry out
photosynthesis only occasionally
REMEMBER CELL BIO

pH and
Enzymes work BEST at a certain ___
temperature
__________.

Conditions that are TOO ACIDIC

or TOO HOT cause proteins
to unwind or _________
DENATURE
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Denaturing changes the shape of the
enzyme making it not work

HOMEOSTASIS (keeping pH and temperature

constant) is important for maintaining enzyme
function.
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 What affects photosynthesis?
 Temperature:
Temperature Low = Rate of
photosynthesis low
Temperature Increases = Rate of
photosynthesis increases
If temperature too hot, rate drops
 CARBON DIOXIDE
 What affects photosynthesis?
 Carbon Dioxide: As CO2 increases, rate of
photosynthesis increases.
 Higher Carbon dioxide concentration increases the
rate of photosynthesis. Normally the Carbon dioxide
concentration of 0.03 to 0.04 percent is sufficient for
photosynthesis.
 Concept Map
Section 8-3

Photosynthesis

includes

takes place in uses

use take place in

to produce to produce
of
 Concept Map
Section 8-3

Photosynthesis

includes

Light-
dependent Calvin cycle
reactions
takes place in uses
use take place in

Energy from Thylakoid Stroma ATP NADPH

sunlight membranes
to produce to produce
of

ATP NADPH O2 Chloroplasts High-energy

sugars