Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Complete Fig. 5.2 by drawing how the root and shoot are expected to look after three days in the dark.

(a(ii))[1]

State the name of the response shown in Fig. 5.2.

(b(i))[2]

State the word equation for photosynthesis.

(b(ii))[1]

State the name of the mineral ion that plants need to make chlorophyll.

(b(iii))[1]

State the name of one type of cell that carries out photosynthesis.

(c(i))[2]

Describe the relationship between light and the rate of photosynthesis shown in Table 5.1.

(c(ii))[2]

State two factors, apart from light, that will influence the rate of photosynthesis in this investigation.

(d)[1]

Suggest one use of glucose in a plant.

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