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iGCSE Biology (0610)-6.1 Photosynthesis – iGCSE Style Questions Paper 1

Question

A student drew a diagram to show the substances used and produced in photosynthesis in a leaf.

Which row shows the correct labels for the diagram?

▶️ Answer/Explanation

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants convert light energy into chemical energy. The reactants (substances used) are water and carbon dioxide, which correspond to labels $1$ and $2$. The products (substances produced) are glucose and oxygen, which correspond to labels $3$ and $4$. This process is summarized by the equation:

$$6CO_{2} + 6H_{2}O \xrightarrow{\text{light}} C_{6}H_{12}O_{6} + 6O_{2}$$

In Row B, the substances are correctly categorized: water and carbon dioxide are the inputs, while glucose and oxygen are the outputs. Other options incorrectly list products as reactants or vice versa.
Answer: (B)

Question

Where are carbohydrates made in a green leaf?
  • A   cell vacuoles
  • B   chloroplasts
  • C   phloem
  • D   xylem
▶️ Answer/Explanation
Detailed solution

Correct Answer: B

Carbohydrates (such as glucose and starch) are produced during the process of photosynthesis. This process takes place within specialized organelles called chloroplasts found in the cells of green leaves.

Question

A student investigated the rate of photosynthesis in four species of plants at \(20\,^\circ\mathrm{C}\) and \(30\,^\circ\mathrm{C}\).
All other conditions were kept constant.
The results are shown.

Which statement is a correct conclusion from these data?
  • A   Species W photosynthesises at a lower rate at \(20\,^\circ\mathrm{C}\) than at \(30\,^\circ\mathrm{C}\).
  • B   Species X has the greatest change in rate of photosynthesis between \(20\,^\circ\mathrm{C}\) and \(30\,^\circ\mathrm{C}\).
  • C   Species Y photosynthesises at the highest rate at both \(20\,^\circ\mathrm{C}\) and at \(30\,^\circ\mathrm{C}\).
  • D   Species Z photosynthesises at the highest rate at \(20\,^\circ\mathrm{C}\) and at the lowest rate at \(30\,^\circ\mathrm{C}\).
▶️ Answer/Explanation
Detailed solution

The correct answer is C.

  • Comparing rates at \(20\,^\circ\mathrm{C}\): \(34.5\) (Y) is the highest value in the column.
  • Comparing rates at \(30\,^\circ\mathrm{C}\): \(36.4\) (Y) is the highest value in the column.
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