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GCSE Science/Photosynthesis
Contents
Photosynthesis
Photosystems
Cyclic Photophosphorylation
Accessory pigments are able to funnel energy into reaction center
Limiting Factors
The Structure of a leaf
Respiration in plants
Respiration:
Photosynthesis:
Uses of glucose
The ability to convert light into chemical energy is ancient

Content: The Concentration of Carbon Dioxide
The Light Intensity
The Temperature
Any factor that influences the production of chlorophyll, enzymes, or energy carriers (ATP and NADPH). We can achieve a better rate of photosynthesis, if more CO2 is in the air, and if its content was less than the process needed, photosynthesis couldn't happen normally. It is hypothesized that global warming due to increased CO2 might increase plant growth. Light intensity is another rate factor for photosynthesis. We can increase the light intensity in order to achieve more photosynthesis. But we need to know that where the plant has reached maximum photosynthesis levels, since any increase in light intensity will not affect the plant further. Photosynthesis will occur faster in area with high temperature. But on the other hand, humidity can also affect the photosynthesis. When the air is saturated with water vapour, photosynthesis is limited. This is because at saturation levels, the air cannot absorb more moisture from the plants when they open the stoma to exchange gases.