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Why does the rate of photosynthesis decrease at higher temperatures?
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Answer
Temperature does not influence light reactions of photosynthesis but affects the enzyme controlled dark reactions. The optimum temperature for photosynthesis is 18 to 35°C. When temperature is increased from minimum to optimum, the rate of photosynthesis doubles for every 10°C rise in temperature. Above the optimum temperature, the rate of photosynthesis shows an initial increase for short duration but later declines.
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