Biology 5090 · O Level · Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis — practice question

Carbon dioxide pollution in the air is helping to drive global warming.
(a)[3]

Explain how the rising concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is causing global warming.

(b(i))[2]

Complete the balanced symbol equation for photosynthesis as follows: $6\text{CO}_2 + [BLANK] \rightarrow [BLANK] + [BLANK]$.

(b(ii))[2]

Starting with 2 tonnes of seaweed, calculate the biomass expected after 40 days of growth.

(c(i))[2]

Explain why nitrates are important to plants.

(c(ii))[2]

Explain how this will help the carbon remain trapped in the dead seaweed.

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