How Do You Calculate the Rate of Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis Rate Calculator

This calculator helps you estimate the rate of photosynthesis based on common experimental measurements. Photosynthesis is the process used by plants, algae, and cyanobacteria to convert light energy into chemical energy, through a process that uses sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy-rich organic compounds.

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Enter the values above to see the calculated photosynthesis rate.

function calculatePhotosynthesisRate() { var volumeCO2 = parseFloat(document.getElementById("volumeCO2").value); var timePeriod = parseFloat(document.getElementById("timePeriod").value); var leafArea = parseFloat(document.getElementById("leafArea").value); var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result"); if (isNaN(volumeCO2) || isNaN(timePeriod) || isNaN(leafArea)) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers for all fields."; return; } if (timePeriod <= 0 || leafArea <= 0) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Time period and leaf area must be greater than zero."; return; } // Calculate the rate of photosynthesis in mL CO2 / cm² / minute var rate = volumeCO2 / (timePeriod * leafArea); resultDiv.innerHTML = "Rate of Photosynthesis: " + rate.toFixed(4) + " mL CO₂ / cm² / min"; } .calculator-wrapper { font-family: sans-serif; border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } .calculator-input-section, .calculator-output-section { margin-bottom: 20px; } .calculator-input-section h2, .calculator-output-section h2 { margin-top: 0; color: #333; } .input-group { margin-bottom: 15px; } .input-group label { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; font-weight: bold; color: #555; } .input-group input[type="number"] { width: calc(100% – 22px); padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 1rem; } button { background-color: #4CAF50; color: white; padding: 12px 20px; border: none; border-radius: 4px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 1rem; transition: background-color 0.3s ease; } button:hover { background-color: #45a049; } #result { background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 4px; min-height: 50px; display: flex; align-items: center; } #result p { margin: 0; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333; } #result strong { color: #007bff; }

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