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Why does the rate of photosynthesis decrease at higher temperatures?

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Denaturation of enzymes :

At higher temperature, enzymes involved in photosynthesis get denatured as they are made up of proteins. They do not catalyze reactions efficiently. Thus, at higher temperatures, the rate of photosynthesis decreases.

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