S4 Biology Quiz Name: ____________________( ) Class: ___________

Chapter 9 –Gas Exchange in Plants /16

1. The following diagram shows the effect of light intensity on gas exchange in plants.

(a) Describe and explain the net exchange of CO2 at the following points:
(i) A: (2)

(ii) C: (2)

(iii) D: (2)

(b) Why the net uptake of CO2 stops increasing beyond point D? (1)

(c) Name the following points: (2)

(i) C:
(ii) D:

3. List and explain two adaptive features of the leaves for effective gas exchange. (4)

4. Name the structures responsible for carrying out gas exchange in the parts of plants listed below:
(3)
Parts of plants Structures responsible for carrying out gas exchange
Stem of herbaceous plants
Stem of woody plants
Root