Factors Affecting Photosynthesis

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Factors Affecting Photosynthesis: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Factors Affecting Photosynthesis, Law of Limiting Factor, Internal Factors Affecting Photosynthesis, External Factors Affecting Photosynthesis and, Temperature as a Factor Affecting the Rate of Photosynthesis

Important Questions on Factors Affecting Photosynthesis

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Match the following lists:

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(A) CO2 saturation in C4 plants is (I) 450μlL-1
(B) CO2 saturation in C3 plants is (II) 10% of full sunlight
(C) Light saturation occurs at (III) Reduces the CO2 availability
(D) Water stress closes stomata (IV) 360μlL-1

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Which of the following factor affects indirectly to the process of photosynthesis?

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Light may be a limiting factor for

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Internal factor of plant depends on

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The external factors affecting photosynthesis are

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Which wavelength of light is absorbed by chlorophyll for photosynthesis-

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Write a note on the water as a limiting factor of photosynthesis.

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Water stress reduces the rate of photosynthesis.

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Water stress checks the diffusion of CO2 required for photosynthesis.

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Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the bracket.

Under water stress, the _____ are closed. (stomata, phloem, xylem) 

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Explain the role of phytohormones in photosynthesis.

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Which of the following is not an internal factor that has role in photosynthesis?

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What are the internal factors that affect photosynthesis.

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Age of _____ (leaves/stem) plays an important role in photosynthesis.

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The chlorophyll content has no role in photosynthesis.

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The graph shows the relation between light intensity and the giving off and taking up of carbon dioxide by the leaves of a plant. Why is most carbon dioxide given off when the light intensity is zero units

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Assertion : Plants utilize 5-10% of the absorbed water in photosynthesis.

Reason : Reduced leaf hydration decrease the photosynthesis.

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Which of the following can photosynthesize at low temperature -20°C

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Which of the following may show photosynthesis in moonlight