Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis — practice question

(a)[2]

State the equation for photosynthesis once it has been balanced.

(b)[3]

Describe the effect of wavelength of light on the rate of photosynthesis as shown in the student’s results in Table 6.1. Credit is given if you use data from the table.

(c)[1]

State how the student would work out the rates of photosynthesis from the results in Table 6.1.

(d(i))[1]

State why the student maintained the lamp at the same distance during the investigation.

(d(ii))[1]

State why the student added sodium hydrogencarbonate solution.

(e)[3]

State three ways in which a plant uses the carbohydrate produced in photosynthesis.

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This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ (correct formulae for the chemicals)

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