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

Investigation of limiting factors — practice question

One method for estimating the rate of photosynthesis is to measure how quickly carbon dioxide is taken up. Fig. 7.1 shows how light intensity is related to relative carbon dioxide uptake and production in a dicotyledonous plant.
(a(i))[1]

State one physical factor that could limit the rate of photosynthesis at Y.

(a(ii))[2]

State two characteristics of a dicotyledonous leaf that can influence the rate of photosynthesis.

(a(iii))[2]

Explain the shape of the curve as light intensity increases from 0 to X.

(b(i))[1]

Name the substance that combines with carbon dioxide in a chloroplast.

(b(ii))[2]

Explain why the results in tube B are similar to those in tube A.

(b(iii))[2]

Explain why the uptake in tube C was less than the uptake in tube B.

(c)[4]

Complete the paragraph below by using the most suitable words for the gaps. In a photosystem, several hundred accessory pigment molecules surround a primary pigment molecule, called ................................, in the ................................ membrane. The position of the primary pigment is also called the ................................ . Light energy is absorbed by the accessory pigments and passed on to the primary pigment. Electrons are excited to a higher energy level. They are emitted from the primary pigment and are captured by electron acceptors and eventually pass along the ................................ , producing ATP.

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