There's a finite limit to how fast photosynthesis reactions can go. You're limited by diffusion of molecules through the chloroplast. Water and CO2 molecules ha

There's a finite limit to how fast photosynthesis reactions can go. You're limited by diffusion of molecules through the chloroplast. Water and CO2 molecules have to bump into the active sites in order to react, and this just takes time. As well, you'll probably be limited by water transport through the plant. Remember that most of the machinery in a plant is not actively powered. Water is drawn up passively through capillaries. Gases are exchanged through simple diffusion. I'm sure there's more subtle details about the chemistry that puts an upper bound on reaction rate, but I failed chemistry so I can only speculate.