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1 Photosynthesis Answers PDF
1 Photosynthesis Answers PDF
Structured questions
11 a i Factor which is least favourable/nearest its maximum value
Which limits the rate of reaction Any point [1]
If factor is increased, it would speed up the process max [2]
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ii Flatten fronds of Elodea against the central stem
Leave plant for some time to allow shoot to equilibrate to conditions before
proceeding with expt.
Cut end of plant should fit into flared end of capillary tube to collect gas
Plant should remain upright to receive maximum light
Temperature of water should be kept constant e.g. 35 C for each experiment
Ensure it is air and water tight no leakage
Ensure capillary tube is completely filled with water/no airlocks Any 1 point [1]
Any correct answer Max [2]
B Temperature: light is not limiting because rate does not increase as light
intensity increased; rate increased when temperature increased to 30 C even though
concentration of CO2 was kept at 0.14% [3]
ii Farmers can use their knowledge of these limiting factors to increase crop growth in
greenhouses
They may use artificial light so that photosynthesis can continue beyond
daylight hours, or in a higher-than-normal light intensity more of light-
dependent reaction
The use of paraffin lamps inside a greenhouse increases the rate of
photosynthesis because the burning paraffin produces carbon dioxide and heat
too. More CO2 = more fixation
An increase in temperature will ensure that enzyme-controlled reactions would
proceed at a high rate but the temperature must not exceed the optimum temperature
of the enzyme Any 1 point [1]
Max [2]
12 a
Stroma: ATP stalk particle projects into stroma Each correct label [1]
Thylakoid lumen: proton pumped into lumen space; high concentration of protons Max [2]
present in lumen Reason (each) [1]
Any correct answer Max [2]
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b i Place where light-dependent reaction occurs/captures light
Found mainly in thylakoids/grana/intergranal membranes
Consists of chlorophyll a molecules and accessory pigments
Forms a light harvesting cluster and a reaction centre
Involved in excitation and transfer of electrons
Any correct answer Any 2 points [1]
d A cytochrome [1]
f Non-cyclic
Involves PSI and PSII
ATP, reduced NADP and oxygen formed instead of ATP alone
Electrons from photosystems used to reduce NADP
Photolysis of water occurs Point 1[1]
Any correct answer Any other point [1]
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13 a i Stroma [1]
iv ATP [1]
Reduced NADP/NADPH [1]
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Essay questions
14 a i
ii
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b Photosynthetic pigment:
Light absorbing molecule
Located in the chloroplasts
Absorbs specific wavelengths of light
Different pigments chlorophyll a, carotenoids Any 1 point for pigment [1]
Used in the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis Max [2]
Primary pigment:
Primary pigments found in reaction centre of photosystem
Chlorophyll a
Absorbs wavelengths 700, 680 nm Any 1 point from primary [1]
Accessory pigment:
Found in light harvesting antennae of photosystem
Absorbs wavelengths of light not absorbed by chlorophyll a
Any point accessory [1]
Carotenoids, chlorophyll b
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b Main points:
16 a i Synthesis of complex organic material using carbon dioxide and water, and light
energy (from sunlight) captured by light-absorbing pigments, such as chlorophyll and
other accessory pigments Well explained [2]
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b i Source of energy
Excites electrons of chlorophyll a in reaction centre
For the phosphorylation of ATP
And production of reduced NADP Any 3 points [3]
ii Water is split, providing electrons to replace those lost from chlorophyll a in PSII
Water is split into H+ + OH-
Hydroxyl ions provide electrons to stabilise chlorophyll a in PSII
4 OH- 4e- = 2H2O + O2
The two protons, H+ are used to reduce NADP
Oxygen is a by-product Any 3 points [3]
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