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limiting factor

In biology, any factor affecting the rate of a metabolic reaction. Levels of light or of carbon dioxide are limiting factors in photosynthesis because both are necessary for the production of carbohydrates. In experiments, photosynthesis is observed to slow down and eventually stop as the levels of light decrease.

It is believed that the concentrations of carbon dioxide building up in the atmosphere through the burning of fossil fuels will allow faster plant growth.


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Homo sapiens is no exception to that rule, and at the moment it seems likely that food will be our limiting resource.
When significant trends or variances are noted, we actively encourage physician suggestions on how to reduce expenses by either limiting resource consumption or improving efficiencies in resource utilization.
 
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