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IB DP Biology Topic 2: Molecular biology 2.9 Photosynthesis Question Bank SL Paper 2

Question

The diagram shows some of the metabolic processes taking place in a plant cell.

(a) (i) Identify the process Y and state the name of the organelle where it takes place in a plant cell.  [1]

Process Y:

Name of the organelle:

(ii) Identify the molecule Z.          [1]

(b) State the type of reaction which converts excess monosaccharides to polysaccharides. [1]

    (c) The process X uses oxygen and produces ATP. Identify the process X.                            [1]

    (d) Outline the uses of ATP in plant cells.    [2]

     (e) With reference to the diagram, identify one example of catabolism.   [1]

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans:

a i process Y: photosynthesis  organelle: chloroplast  Identify Both needed

a ii glycerol /glycerin  Identify

b condensation/dehydration/synthesis/anabolic/anabolism  State

c aerobic respiration  Identify

d

a. used as an energy source 

b. supplies/releases energy for biochemical reactions 

c. photosynthesis/active transport/other verifiable example of reaction or process  Outline

e

a. (letter X) breakdown of monosaccharides/respiration 

b. (letter Y) hydrolysis/photolysis in photosynthesis/oxidation of water  Identify Answer must come from the diagram

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