AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Several factors can affect the rate of photosynthesis: light intensity. carbon dioxide concentration. temperature.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main factors affecting rate of photosynthesis are light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration and temperature.

Detailed explanation-3: -Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sugars play a central role in plant metabolism. Produced during photosynthesis, they are substrates for energetic processes and for the synthesis of metabolically and structurally important compounds such as amino acids, fatty acids, and cellulose. They are also the main storage material in plants.

Detailed explanation-5: -The rate of photosynthesis is affected by 4 main factors light intensity, water availability, temperature and CO2 concentration. Any of these factors can limit the rate of photosynthesis, so the reaction can only proceed at the rate of the limiting factor.