Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Investigation of limiting factors

Investigation of limiting factors — practice question

Fig. 8.1 illustrates how temperature changes the rate of photosynthesis in a plant when light intensity is kept constant and the carbon dioxide concentration is 0.03%.
(a(i))[5]

Suggest and explain why the photosynthesis rate of the plant falls to zero just above $40\,^{\circ}\text{C}$.

(a(ii))[3]

On Fig. 8.1, draw the curve you would expect if the same experiment were done with a tropical plant, such as sorghum. Explain your curve with reasons.

(b(i))[1]

Finish Table 8.1.

(b(ii))[3]

Plot a graph on the grid below from the table data to show how light intensity affects the rate of photosynthesis.

(b(iii))[2]

With reference to photosynthesis, state what is meant by a limiting factor.

(b(iv))[1]

State the limiting factor for these four experiments.

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