Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis — practice question

Glasshouses are built to maximise the yield of crop plants.
(a(i))[3]

Explain why carbon dioxide enrichment is used in many glasshouses to raise crop plant yield.

(a(ii))[1]

Suggest a way in which the carbon dioxide concentration in a glasshouse may be increased.

(a(iii))[2]

Outline how carbon dioxide from a glasshouse gets into leaves.

(b(i))[2]

Calculate the percentage rise in energy used by the metal halide lamp compared with the fluorescent lamp. Give your answer to two significant figures.

(b(ii))[1]

State which type of lamp gives the greatest light intensity output per unit of electrical energy used.

(b(iii))[3]

Explain the possible consequences of excessive heat for plants in a glasshouse.

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