What Factors Affect the Rate of Photosynthesis?

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The discussion focuses on the factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis, specifically highlighting the role of pressure and carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration. Increased pressure within a closed environment, such as a soda can, leads to a rapid release of CO2 when there is an opportunity for diffusion. This phenomenon illustrates how environmental conditions can influence the efficiency of photosynthesis in plants.

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  • Understanding of photosynthesis processes
  • Basic knowledge of gas laws and diffusion
  • Familiarity with environmental factors affecting plant growth
  • Concept of pressure and its effects in closed systems
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It's the question for my science fair report.
 
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bobmcbobman1342 said:
It's the question for my science fair report.

I couldn't find anything on the inernet, so I asked here.
 
Yes. As pressure increases, the volume tries to increase within the sode can. When there is an area to escape, it rapidly leaves because it is going against natural diffusion and being pushed by the CO2 inside the can.
 

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