Select the best answer for the question.20. your classmate is trying to determine the rate of photosynthesis for a fern plant growing in his or her backyard. your classmate wants to set it up in a way for it to have a high photosynthesis rate. which of the following setups hasthe highest photosynthesis rate? o a. low intensity of light, medium levels of carbon dioxide, low temperature levelb. high intensity of light, low levels of carbon dioxide, high temperature levelo c. medium intensity of light, low levels of carbon dioxide, extremely high temperature levelo d. high intensity of light, high levels of carbon dioxide, moderate temperature level

D

Explanation:

Because the plant would get alot of light

The plant needs carbon dioxide to live and moderate temp because its not to hot and not to cold

D. High intensity of light, high levels of carbon dioxide, moderate temperature level

Explanation:

The rate at which photosynthesis occurs, or whether it can occur at all,  is highly dependent on the environment of the photosynthetic organism.  Three of the most important determinants of the rate of photosynthesis  are as follows:

1.  Light intensity

2. Amount of carbon dioxide present

3. Temperature

1. Light intensity is important. As the intensity of light increases, the rate of  photosynthesis will gradually increase as well. The photosynthetic rate  will continue increasing in relation to the intensity of light until it reaches  a peak. Once the photosynthetic rate peaks, photosynthesis can't go  any faster regardless of any increase in the intensity of light. If the  intensity of light decreases, photosynthesis will also decrease.

2. The amount of carbon dioxide present can also influence the rate of  photosynthesis. Like the relationship between light intensity and  photosynthetic rate, more carbon dioxide in the environment allows for a  faster rate of photosynthesis. As the amount of carbon dioxide  increases, the photosynthetic rate increases as well. Once the rate of  photosynthesis reaches its peak, however, further increases in carbon  dioxide levels are irrelevant, as photosynthesis can't proceed any faster.  

3. Temperature is also an important factor in photosynthetic rate.  Photosynthesis proceeds faster at higher temperatures. However, if the  temperature becomes too high, the rate of photosynthesis will decline  steeply.

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