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

Photosynthesis as an energy transfer process — practice question

Photosynthesis is the process in which complex organic molecules are synthesised. Respiration is the process in which complex organic molecules are broken down.
(a)[2]

The light dependent stage of photosynthesis includes cyclic and non-cyclic photophosphorylation. Describe two differences between cyclic and non-cyclic photophosphorylation.

(b)

Biochemical reactions involving carbon dioxide alter the external surroundings of the aquatic plant, $Elodea\ canadensis$, and the pond snail, $Lymnaea\ stagnalis$. Carbon dioxide dissolves in water and produces carbonic acid. A student prepared 8 test-tubes. Each test-tube contained $30\ \text{cm}^3$ of distilled water with a pH indicator, bromothymol blue. Fig. 5.1 shows the arrangement of these 8 test-tubes. The test-tubes were left for 12 hours.

(b(i))[1]

Explain the role of test-tube 1 and test-tube 5.

(i)[1]

Explain why test-tube 1 and test-tube 5 were included.

(ii)[5]

Explain the outcomes of test-tubes 2, 3 and 4.

(iii)[3]

Explain the change in colour in test-tube 6.

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