Interactions of Limiting Factors (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

Environmental condition restricting photosynthesis when scarce, even if other factors are abundant

Light intensity, CO₂ concentration, temperature

Line increases then levels off/flattens

Raises rate until another factor becomes limiting

Optimise greenhouse conditions (light, CO₂, temp)

Faster plant growth and higher yields

Light intensity $\propto \frac{1}{\text{Distance}^2}$

Falls to quarter (1/4) of original value

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

$\frac{1}{4}$ of original ($\frac{1}{2^2} = \frac{1}{4}$)

To manage light conditions for optimal photosynthesis

Another factor becomes limiting