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

Photosynthesis as an energy transfer process — practice question

Fig. 7.1 shows a simplified diagram of the Calvin cycle.
(a(i))[5]

With reference to Fig. 7.1: name the stage of the Calvin cycle taking place at $A$; name the enzyme involved in the stage of the Calvin cycle taking place at $A$; name two examples of substance $C$; name the biochemical process that produces reduced $\text{NADP}$ and $\text{ATP}$.

(a(ii))[1]

With reference to Fig. 7.1, outline what is taking place at stage $B$ of the Calvin cycle.

(b)[3]

Explain why a tight ring of mesophyll cells surrounds the bundle sheath cells in the leaves of a C4 plant.

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