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Published on: August 21, 2026
An environment is facing less availability of both 
and light. When light intensity was increased, there was no change in the rate of photosynthesis but when 
concentration was increased, the rate of photosynthesis increased. This shows that:
A
Light never function as limiting factor and
B
Only 
can influence the rate of photosynthesis
can influence the rate of photosynthesis
C
Here 
is a limiting factor
is a limiting factor
D
Both
Text Solution
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At higher light intensities, gradually the rate does not show further increase as other factors become limiting. Carbon dioxide is the major limiting factor for photosynthesis therefore when 
concentration was increased, the rate of photosynthesis also increased.
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