NEETBotanyPhotosynthesis in Higher Plants
Which factors influence the rate of photosynthesis in plants?
Options
- AOnly internal factors
- BOnly external factors
- CBoth internal and external factors
- DNeither internal nor external factors
Correct answer
C. Both internal and external factors
Step-by-step solution
An understanding of the factors that affect photosynthesis is necessary. The rate of photosynthesis is very important in determining the yield of plants including crop plants. Photosynthesis is under the influence of several factors, both internal (plant) and external. The plant factors include the number, size, age and orientation of leaves, mesophyll cells and chloroplasts, internal CO2 concentration and the amount of chlorophyll. The plant or internal factors are dependent on the genetic predisposition and the g