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Which factor may limit plant growth in colder months?
Which factor may limit plant growth in colder months?
What is the optimum temperature for most plant enzymes?
What is the optimum temperature for most plant enzymes?
In which stage of photosynthesis is light energy converted into chemical energy in the grana of the chloroplast?
In which stage of photosynthesis is light energy converted into chemical energy in the grana of the chloroplast?
What is the main function of the electron transport chain in photosynthesis?
What is the main function of the electron transport chain in photosynthesis?
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Which pathway in the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis is described as non-cyclic?
Which pathway in the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis is described as non-cyclic?
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What is the main product of the light-independent stage of photosynthesis?
What is the main product of the light-independent stage of photosynthesis?
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What is the role of NADPH in photosynthesis?
What is the role of NADPH in photosynthesis?
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Where does carbon dioxide diffuse into during the light-independent stage of photosynthesis?
Where does carbon dioxide diffuse into during the light-independent stage of photosynthesis?
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Which structure in the leaf is responsible for gaseous exchange during photosynthesis?
Which structure in the leaf is responsible for gaseous exchange during photosynthesis?
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What is the function of the cuticle in a leaf?
What is the function of the cuticle in a leaf?
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Why is it important for a leaf to be thin?
Why is it important for a leaf to be thin?
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Which cells in the leaf have a high cell density and a large number of chloroplasts per cell?
Which cells in the leaf have a high cell density and a large number of chloroplasts per cell?
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What is the function of xylem vessels in a leaf?
What is the function of xylem vessels in a leaf?
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Which factor is considered the limiting factor in photosynthesis when plants are overcrowded on a sunny day?
Which factor is considered the limiting factor in photosynthesis when plants are overcrowded on a sunny day?
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What happens to the rate of photosynthesis as light intensity increases?
What happens to the rate of photosynthesis as light intensity increases?
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