Factors

Affecting
Photosynthe
sis
Group 4
 Photosynthesis
• Photosynthesis is a
physiological process.

• However, the rate of

photosynthesis is affected by a
few factors.
The Factors Affecting the
Rate of Photosynthesis
• Concentration of Carbon Dioxide
(CO2)

• Light Intensity

• Temperature

• Water
Concentration
of
Carbon
Dioxide
In the synthesis of glucose, carbon
dioxide is needed in the dark
reaction as raw material.

If there is no other factor limiting

the photosynthesis, an increase in
the concentration of carbon dioxide
gas will cause an increase in the
rate of photosynthesis.

If temperature and light intensity

are constant, increase in
concentration of carbon dioxide will
increase the rate of photosynthesis
 The Effect of CO2 Concentration on the
Rate of Photosynthesis
Did not increase
Rate of photosynthesis

Increase constantly

Carbon Dioxide Concentration

 Light
Intensity
 Light is needed during light
reaction of photosynthesis
( photolysis of water).

If the concentration of carbon

dioxide and temperature are
controlled, increase in light
intensity will increase the rate of
photosynthesis until it reaches a
certain point.

After this point, the rate of

photosynthesis will not increase
anymore.
 The rate of photosynthesis can
be increased by increasing the
concentration of carbon
dioxide.

At a very high light

intensities, the rate of
photosynthesis can be slows
down because the pigment
chlorophyll is damaged by
 The Effect of Light
Intensity on the Rate of
Photosynthesis
Rate of photosynthesis

0.08% carbon
dioxide

0.04% carbon
dioxide

Light Intensity
Water
Water is required for
photosynthesis.

However, it is rarely a limiting

factor in photosynthesis. This is
because water is needed in a very
small amount in photosynthesis.

If water is not supplied, wilting

will occurs and this
results in the closing of stomata.

This prevents the diffusion of CO2

into the leaves. Therefore,
the rate of photosynthesis decreases
because of the lower of
Temperature
• The dark reaction of
photosynthesis is catalysed by
the photosynthetic enzymes ad,
therefore, the rate of
photosynthesis will affect by
the changes in temperature.

• The rate of photosynthesis

increases when the temperature
increases.( Every 10oC doubled
the rate of photosynthesis.)

• When the temperature is too

 The Effect of Temperature
on the Rate of
Photosynthesis
Rate of Photosynthesis

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Temperature (oC)
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