Photosynthesis Rate Challenge
Measure Oxygen Production in Aquatic Plants
Adjust environmental factors to maximize photosynthesis rate in pondweed! Measure oxygen bubble production under different conditions.
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Bubbles/min
50%
Light
50%
CO₂
25°C
Temp
Adjust the sliders to optimize conditions for photosynthesis.
Click Start Experiment to begin measuring oxygen bubble production.
Photosynthesis Factors
Challenge Objective:
Find the optimal combination of light intensity, CO₂ concentration, and temperature that produces the highest rate of oxygen bubbles (maximum photosynthesis).
Scientific Principles:
• Light Intensity: Increases photosynthesis until another factor becomes limiting
• CO₂ Concentration: Major substrate for photosynthesis
• Temperature: Affects enzyme activity in the light-independent reactions
