Cellular Energy - Rates of Photosynthesis

Question 1

water

Answer 1

• Lack of water can slow or stop photosynthesis.

Question 2

temperature

Answer 2

• Most plants function best between 0 and 35 degrees Celsius.
• 0 leads to freezing and the water can’t move so photosynthesis cannot happen.
• 35 leads to evaporation of the water and wilting will occur.​

Question 3

light intensity

Answer 3

• More light results in higher rates of photosynthesis.
• This is not exponential though. Plants have a point where their rate of photosynthesis will level off even if you give them more light.