Compensation Point

Compensation point

The level of light intensity when the rate of respiration equals to the rate of photosynthesis.

The use of glucose in plants

Glucose produced in photosynthesis is used in the respiration of plants.

Net gain in glucose

The rate of photosynthesis exceeded the rate of respiration

Net loss in glucose

Glucose used in respiration is faster than the glucose produced by photosynthesis

Effect of an increase in light intensity past the point of compensation

The rate of photosynthesis is higher than the rate of respiration

Similarities of photosynthesis & respiration

Both processes occur in living organisms & involve the uptake and release of gases

Location where respiration occurs

Mitochondria

Product of respiration

Energy

By-product of respiration

Carbon dioxide & water

Light requirement during respiration

The process of respiration does not require light