Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Investigation of limiting factors

Investigation of limiting factors — practice question

The rate of photosynthesis is influenced by several environmental factors. Fig. 1.1 shows how light intensity changes the rate of photosynthesis.
(a(i))[1]

State the limiting factor in region A on the graph.

(a(ii))[2]

Explain what the term limiting factor means.

(a(iii))[2]

Explain why there is no further increase in the rate of photosynthesis beyond point C.

(b)[4]

In many plants from temperate regions, the optimum temperature for photosynthesis is about $25^{\circ}\text{C}$. Suggest reasons why the rate of photosynthesis falls at temperatures above $25^{\circ}\text{C}$.

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