Simulation

Photosynthesis Lab

Light · carbon dioxide · temperature · glucose production

Learning outcomeInvestigate limiting factors that control photosynthesis rate.

Interactive model

Light intensity70 %CO₂ concentration400 ppmTemperature25 °C

Photosynthesis rate70%

Limiting factorLight

Temperature factor100%

Learning focus

Identify limiting factors by changing one environmental condition at a time.

rate is limited by light, CO₂, and enzyme-friendly temperature