Rate of Photosynthesis

Explain the effects of temperature, light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration, and chlorophyll on photosynthesis rate.

Measure and calculate rates of photosynthesis.

Interpret graphs involving limiting factors.

Explain interactions of limiting factors and the inverse square law for light intensity (HT only).

Discuss the economic importance of manipulating conditions in greenhouses (HT only).

Investigate the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis in aquatic organisms.