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How is the rate of photosynthesis measured

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Step-by-step explanation:

The incoming and outgoing CO2 from the leaf chamber is measured by infrared spectroscopy with an infrared gas analyzer. The difference gives us the amount of CO2, from which the rate of photosynthesis can be calculated.

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