Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis — practice question

(a)[1]

What does the term organ mean?

(b(i))[1]

Identify the tissue marked A in Fig. 4.1.

(b(ii))[1]

Identify the structure marked C in Fig. 4.1.

(b(iii))[3]

Describe how the tissue marked B is adapted to maximise photosynthesis.

(c(i))[1]

State two substances that are transported only in the phloem.

(c(ii))[2]

Explain why some parts of a plant can act as both a source and a sink.

(d(i))[2]

Suggest why the rate of oxygen production was not the same as the rate of photosynthesis.

(d(ii))[3]

Explain the results shown in Fig. 4.2.

(e)[2]

Draw a line on Fig. 4.2 to predict the results at 10 ^{\circ}C.

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