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Test Your Knowledge of Photosynthesis and Limiting Factors in Crop Production
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Test Your Knowledge of Photosynthesis and Limiting Factors in Crop Production

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Which of the following factors limits the rate of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?

  • Low temperature (correct)
  • Red and blue wavelengths of light
  • Increasing light intensity
  • High concentration of CO2
  • What is the first compound formed in the light independent reaction in C4 photosynthesis?

  • RuBP
  • GP
  • Oxaloacetate (correct)
  • ATP
  • What is photorespiration and how does it affect the efficiency of photosynthesis?

  • It is a process where CO2 is converted into O2, reducing the efficiency of photosynthesis
  • It is a process where Rubisco binds with O2 instead of CO2, reducing the efficiency of photosynthesis (correct)
  • It is a process where Rubisco binds with CO2 instead of O2, increasing the efficiency of photosynthesis
  • It is a process where RuBP is converted into GP, increasing the efficiency of photosynthesis
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    Factors Affecting Photosynthesis and the Use of Limiting Factors in Crop Production

    • Increasing light intensity increases the rate of ATP production and the rate of production of reduced NADP, which increases the rate of the Calvin cycle.
    • Low temperature and low concentration of CO2 can limit the rate of the Calvin cycle, which limits the rate of reduced NADP and ATP production, and limits the amount of oxidized NADP and ADP + Pi that can be reused by the light-dependent reactions.
    • The wavelength of light affects the rate of photosynthesis, with red and blue wavelengths being absorbed more efficiently than others.
    • Commercial growers can use knowledge of limiting factors to enhance photosynthesis and crop yield, by increasing CO2 concentration and temperature.
    • Crops are often grown in greenhouses or polytunnels to create a controlled environment for optimal photosynthesis.
    • C3 photosynthesis plants are found in temperate environments and have broad leaves to catch sunlight, with stomata mainly on the lower surface of leaves to minimize water loss.
    • In the tropics, C3 plants close their stomata to minimize water loss, leading to photorespiration where Rubisco binds with O2 instead of CO2, reducing the efficiency of photosynthesis.
    • Photorespiration involves a complex series of reactions in the chloroplast, peroxisome, and mitochondria.
    • C4 photosynthesis plants, found in tropical areas, have evolved a different pathway where the first compound formed in the light independent reaction is oxaloacetate (C4 compound), not GP (3C).
    • Photorespiration reduces the efficiency of photosynthesis because carbon is oxidized, RuBP must be resynthesized, and ATP is used in the resynthesis of RuBP.
    • The use of C4 photosynthesis in tropical crops like maize, crabgrass, sorghum, and sugar cane solves the problem of photorespiration and increases the efficiency of photosynthesis.
    • Stomata open during the day to allow entry of CO2, but close on very hot days to reduce water loss.

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    Test your knowledge on the factors affecting photosynthesis and the use of limiting factors in crop production with this quiz. Discover how light intensity, temperature, CO2 concentration, and wavelength of light can impact photosynthesis. Learn how commercial growers can enhance crop yield by creating a controlled environment. Explore the differences between C3 and C4 photosynthesis and how they impact plant growth in different environments. This quiz is perfect for anyone interested in plant biology, agriculture, or environmental science.

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