how do you think he measured the rate of photosynthesis
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Photosynthesis involves converting light energy into chemical energy. The formula for photosynthesis is the following: 6C02 + 6H2O -- (light energy) --> C6H12O6 + 6O2
If we take a look at the different components of the equation, we can quickly determine a few ways of measuring the rate of photosynthesis.
Since carbon dioxide is used up during the process, and oxygen produced, the rate of photosynthesis can be measured directly, by measuring either the production of oxygen or the uptake of carbon dioxide. For instance, aquatic plants (plants in water) release oxygen bubbles during photosynthesis which can be measured. The easiest way to measure photosynthesis rate in this manner is to measure carbon dioxide or oxygen levels using a data logger.