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Nutrition - Plants
sunlight
6CO2 + 6H2O
chlorophyll
C6H12O6 + 6O2
Used in respiration to
release energy Stored in fruit as
sucrose
Stored as starch
GLUCOSE
Palisade
Vascular bundle
Mesophyll
Spongy
Lower epidermis
Air space
Guard cell Stoma 7
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Structure of a leaf
Light intensity
• The higher the light intensity, the faster the rate of photosynthesis – provided that there is
lots of carbon dioxide and the temperature is warm enough.
Rate of photosynthesis
Light Intensity
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Factors affecting photosynthesis
Amount of CO2
• The higher the carbon dioxide level, the faster the rate of photosynthesis – again, provided
there is plenty of light and a suitable temperature.
Rate of photosynthesis
Temperature
• As the temperature rises, the rate of photosynthesis increases – provided there is plenty of
carbon dioxide and light. This is because the temperature affects the enzymes controlling
photosynthesis.
Temperature
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Factors affecting photosynthesis
4. Remove the leaf after a minute using forceps and rinse with
cold water under the tap.
5. Spread it out on a white tile and drip iodine over it.
6. Iodine will turn blue black if starch is present.
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Q: Explain how you would safely test a variegated leaf to show the chlorophyll
is needed for photosynthesis. (6 marks)
Q: Explain how you would safely test a variegated leaf to show the chlorophyll
is needed for photosynthesis. (6 marks)