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Generally, it comes down to the basic laws of chemistry. As the temperature increases, particles become more 'excited' and move quicker, therefore increasing the rate of photosynthesis. The opposite happens when temperature decreased, the particles move slower and therefore decreasing the rate of photosynthesis.

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What happens to the rate of photosynthesis when the weather becomes cold?

Photosynthesis occurs within an ideal band of temperature. As the temperature changes in either direction from the center of the band, the photosynthesis rate decreases.


How does temperature affect the rate of photoysistes?

The higher the temperature, the higher the rate of photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is affected by more than one factor. The other factors are light and carbon dioxide.


Environmental factor that can affect the rate of photosynthesis?

Light intensity is a key environmental factor that can affect the rate of photosynthesis. As light intensity increases, so does the rate of photosynthesis, up to a certain point where it plateaus. Other factors such as temperature and carbon dioxide concentration can also influence photosynthesis rate.


Would the rate of photosynthesis continue to increase as temperature increases?

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How does the tempurature affect the rate of photosynthesis?

The rate of photosynthesis in relation to temperature forms a bell curve. At low temperatures the enzymes responsibility for photosynthesis have very little energy so the rate of photosynthesis is very slow. If it is cold enough for water to freeze it can be very harmful to a plant. As the temperature increases, the enzymes get more energy so the rate of photosynthesis increases. If it gets too hot the enzymes begin to lose their shape (denature). This means they are unable to function properly and the rate of photosynthesis decreases again. Also, at higher temperatures the stomata close to prevent water loss. This also stops gas exchange which slows photosynthesis even further. If it is hot enough for water to boil this can be very harmful.


What would happen to the rate of photosynthesis if a plant was with ice water?

The rate will decline due to low temperature


How temperature affects photosynthesis not only about its rate?

Photosynthesis happens rapidly when there is sunlight. Sunlight is a main factor necessary for Photosynthesis. So if the temperature is not hot enough, photosynthesis might not happen as rapidly as it happens when the sunlight is directly there.


How can photosynthesis be increased by increasing the temperature?

Temperature affects living things mainly by affecting the rate of chemical reactions. These are catalysed by enzymes, which are speeded up by increasing the temperature. The Calvin cycle is a series of chemical reactions, so increasing the temperature increases the rate of reactions in the Calvin cycle and so increases the rate of photosynthesis.


How does temperature affect oxygen production in a plant?

Temperature being a limiting factor for biochemical reaction also regulate the rate of photosynthesis in plants. Thus lower and higher temperature, beyond the optimum limit, reduce the rate of photosynthesis and hence production of oxygen is also affected.


What are the factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis?

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What are the factors photosynthesis?

The intensity of light, concentration of carbon dioxide and temperature are the three main factors that affect photosynthesis. They determine the rate at which photosynthesis occurs.


What are 4 factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis?

Four factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis are light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration, temperature, and water availability. Photosynthesis requires light energy, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose, so changes in any of these factors can impact the rate of photosynthesis. Temperature also plays a role in enzyme activity, which can influence the overall rate of photosynthesis.