What is the effect of increased incident light beyond a certain point on photosynthesis?

What is the effect of increased incident light beyond a certain point on photosynthesis?
  1. Increased rates of photosynthesis
  2. Decreased rates of photosynthesis
  3. No effect
  4. Breakdown of chlorophyll

Solution

Increase in incident light beyond a point causes the breakdown of chlorophyll and a decrease in photosynthesis.

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