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How do bushfires affect photosynthesis? Through limiting light…
How do bushfires affect photosynthesis? Through limiting light availability
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factors that affect photo synthesis
carbon dioxide concentration
required in the equation of photosynthesis:
6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6+ 6O
limited carbon dioxide can reduce the rate of photosynthesis
human impact- production of carbon dioxide can be limited without human presence to produce carbon dioxide
temperature
ideal temp for cells can affect the efficiency of enzymes
an increase in temp can cause enzymes to denature
a decrease in temp can cause enzymes to not work at their best ability
water
required in the equation of photosynthesis:
6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6+ 6O
limited water can reduce the rate of photosynthesis
increased water evaporation, causes droughts, limits water available resulting in limited water available for photosynthesis
light availability
the energy provided from the sun through light is converted in to carbon dioxide
photosynthesis can only occur in the presence of light
bushfires can cause an increase of the presence of ash and soot in the area, causing an interruption in the light availability for the plants which undergo photosynthesis. Smoke caused from the fires also temporarily limits the light availability, eventually tuneing into the ash or soot that covers the plants
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how is it impacted by bushfires?
chlorophyll
Plants synthesise chlorophyll based on their intake of light, chlorophyll absorbs light and reflects green light, due to the green pigments.
oxygen levels
plants require oxygen to perform respiration