why does the rate of photosynthesis increase when light intensity increases?

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why does the rate of photosynthesis increase when light intensity increases?

2007-03-28 07:10:20 · 3 answers · asked by ginger_bread_man 1 in Environment

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Rate of change is proportional to the number of active photons available to the system - this increases with light intensity.

2007-03-28 07:16:40 · answer #1 · answered by Modern Major General 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Photosynthesis is a chemical reaction powered by light - as the light intensity increases more power is supplied to the reaction. Think of it as solar powered!

2007-03-28 07:19:19 · answer #2 · answered by Stuart C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Not just the increase in light intensity but by the increase in CO2 will accelerate plant growth.

2007-03-28 08:01:04 · answer #3 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋