Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Photosynthesis as an energy transfer process

Photosynthesis as an energy transfer process — practice question

(a)[7]

Describe the function of chloroplast pigments in absorbing light.

(b)[8]

Outline how the Calvin cycle forms triose phosphate and outline how triose phosphate is converted into amino acids.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 15-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Pigments organised in light-harvesting clusters” …