Limiting factors in Photosynthesis

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How is the rate of photosynthesis usually measured?
Vol of oxygen released by the plant; vol of CO2 taken up by the plant
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What is the light compensation point?
Amount of CO2 absorbed is balanced by the oxygen absorbed and CO2 produced by respiration (no net gas exchange)
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What does CO2 concentration affect?
Rubisco activity in the light independent reaction
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How does temperature affect photosynthesis?
A temperature above the optimum results in rates levelling off and declining due to enzyme denaturation
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Amount of CO2 absorbed is balanced by the oxygen absorbed and CO2 produced by respiration (no net gas exchange)

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