Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Photosynthesis as an energy transfer process
Photosynthesis as an energy transfer process — practice question
Mining can cause heavy metal ions to be released, which pollutes lakes and rivers. When the concentration of heavy metal ions, including cadmium $(\text{Cd}^{2+})$ and copper $(\text{Cu}^{2+})$, is high, photosynthesis in plants slows down.
(a(i))[1]
Name the section of the chloroplast where photosystem II is found.
(a(ii))[3]
Describe the function of photosystem II in light absorption.
(b)[2]
Describe how cadmium ion concentration affects the activity of photosystem II, as illustrated in Fig. 6.1.
(c(i))[4]
Describe the results in Table 6.1 and suggest explanations for them.
(c(ii))[1]
Suggest how copper ions alter the structure of chlorophyll $a$.
(d)[4]
Chromatography can separate and identify different photosynthetic pigments in a chloroplast extract. Describe how chromatography is used to identify chlorophyll a in an extract from chloroplasts.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 15-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Thylakoid membranes, lamellae, or grana” …