Biology 5090 · O Level · Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis — practice question

Fig. 2.1 illustrates a section of the shoot from a pea seedling.
(a(i))[5]

In the space below, draw a large version of the pea seedling as shown in Fig. 2.1.

(a(ii))[3]

The pea shoot has green leaves. Describe how you would prepare a leaf from the shoot and then carry out a test on it to show that starch is present.

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