Mary Jones, Richard Fosbery, Dennis Taylor and, Jennifer Gregory Solutions for Chapter: Photosynthesis, Exercise 9: EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS

Author:Mary Jones, Richard Fosbery, Dennis Taylor & Jennifer Gregory

Mary Jones Biology Solutions for Exercise - Mary Jones, Richard Fosbery, Dennis Taylor and, Jennifer Gregory Solutions for Chapter: Photosynthesis, Exercise 9: EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS

Attempt the practice questions on Chapter 13: Photosynthesis, Exercise 9: EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS with hints and solutions to strengthen your understanding. Biology for Cambridge International AS & A Level coursebook 2nd Edition Digital Access solutions are prepared by Experienced Embibe Experts.

Questions from Mary Jones, Richard Fosbery, Dennis Taylor and, Jennifer Gregory Solutions for Chapter: Photosynthesis, Exercise 9: EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS with Hints & Solutions

HARD
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

Distinguish between non-cyclic and cyclic photophosphorylation.

HARD
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

Distinguish between photophosphorylation and oxidative photophosphorylation.

HARD
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

Draw a simple flow diagram of the Calvin cycle to show the relative positions in the cycle of the following molecules:

  • CO2 (1C) 
  • triose phosphate (3C) 
  • GP (3C) 
  • RuBP (5C)

MEDIUM
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

Show the point in the Calvin cycle at which the enzyme RuBisCO is active.

HARD
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

List four factors that may be rate-limiting in photosynthesis.

HARD
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

At low light intensities, increasing the temperature has little effect on the rate of photosynthesis. At high light intensities, increasing the temperature increases the rate of photosynthesis. Explain these observations.