Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis — practice question

Two sections of an aquatic plant were put into two separate test-tubes, P and Q. Each test-tube had hydrogencarbonate indicator in it and was sealed, then left at $20\degree\text{C}$. Test-tube P was placed in the light, whereas test-tube Q was placed in the dark. The table shows how carbon dioxide affects the colour of the hydrogencarbonate indicator. What colour would the indicator have after 12 hours?

  • AP: dark red, Q: orange
  • BP: dark red, Q: dark red
  • CP: orange, Q: dark red
  • DP: orange, Q: orange

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