Interactions of Limiting Factors (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards

Environmental condition restricting photosynthesis when scarce

Light intensity, CO₂ concentration, temperature

Line increases initially then levels off

Raises photosynthesis rate until another factor limits

Optimise greenhouse conditions (light, CO₂, temp)

Faster growth, higher yields, increased profits

Inverse square law

Square of distance from light source

Falls to 1/4 (quarter) of original value

$\frac{1}{\text{Distance}^2}$

$\frac{1}{4}$ (calculation: $\frac{1}{2^2}$)

Manage light conditions for optimal photosynthesis