How does light intensity increase the rate of photosynthesis?
vanderhausen asked:
I am doing an assignment (A2 level) on how increasing light intensity can increase the rate of photosynthesis.
I am aware of the light dependent and light independent reactions of photosynthesis and just wondered if anyone could give me any deeper scientific knowledge on why exactly light does increase the rate of photosynthesis, and why plants are still able to photosynthesise in small amounts of light.
(I know all about all the other limiting factors, I just need a little more depth on the lights effects)
Any information would be great.
Thanks.
I am doing an assignment (A2 level) on how increasing light intensity can increase the rate of photosynthesis.
I am aware of the light dependent and light independent reactions of photosynthesis and just wondered if anyone could give me any deeper scientific knowledge on why exactly light does increase the rate of photosynthesis, and why plants are still able to photosynthesise in small amounts of light.
(I know all about all the other limiting factors, I just need a little more depth on the lights effects)
Any information would be great.
Thanks.