Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Homeostasis in plants
Homeostasis in plants — practice question
The structures, processes and compounds that are involved in photosynthesis in C4 plants include:
A - carbon dioxide
B - phosphorylation
C - palisade cells
D - PEP carboxylase
E - rubisco
F - malate
G - RuBP
H - mesophyll cells
I - guard cells
J - photorespiration
K - photolysis
L - oxaloacetate
M - ATP synthase
N - chlorophyll
(a)[5]
Complete Table 7.1 by linking each description to one letter from A to N so that the correct structure, process or compound is identified. A letter may be used once, more than once or not at all.
(b)[3]
Certain plants, such as rice, are able to grow while partly submerged in water. Describe and explain the adaptations that enable rice plants to survive in waterlogged fields.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “D = enzyme with high optimum temperature” …