What is a limiting factor?
What is a limiting factor?
Photosynthesis needs light, carbon dioxide and a suitable temperature at the same time. A limiting factor is a factor that restricts the rate of photosynthesis under the current conditions. If that factor is changed towards a favourable level, the rate of photosynthesis increases.
Step-by-step lessons on OCR GCSE Biology 1.4.3 Limiting factors in photosynthesis. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the foundational topics and build up to the higher-tier material.