Theory

CH13 - PHOTOSYNTHESIS

(a) A touch stimulus to an $M. pudica$ leaf causes an action potential to be generated. The action potential results in changes in cells, which cause ...

2024 Winter

3

Theory

CH13 - PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Stomata in leaves respond to changes in environmental conditions by opening and closing. This regulates carbon dioxide uptake and water loss.(a) Descr...

2024 Summer

3

Theory

CH13 - PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Photosynthesis is the energy transfer process that occurs in chloroplasts.Fig. 5.1 shows some biochemical events that occur in a chloroplast during th...

2024 Summer

5

Theory

CH13 - PHOTOSYNTHESIS

(a) Paper chromatography is a technique that can be used to separate and identify different chloroplast pigments.Describe how the results of paper chr...

2024 Winter

4

Theory

CH13 - PHOTOSYNTHESIS

(a) In plants, stomata open and close in response to changes in environmental conditions. Explain why stomata need to open and close according to envi...

2024 Summer

4

Theory

CH13 - PHOTOSYNTHESIS

(a) Experiments were carried out to determine the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis of a species of the unicellular prototist, C...

2024 Summer

2

Theory

CH13 - PHOTOSYNTHESIS

(a) A touch stimulus to an $M. \; pudica$ leaf causes an action potential to be generated.The action potential results in changes in cells, which caus...

2024 Winter

1

Theory

CH13 - PHOTOSYNTHESIS

(a) Table 1.1 describes some functions that occur in different parts of a chloroplast.Complete Table 1.1 by identifying the letter on Fig. 1.1 that is...

2023 Summer

3

Theory

CH13 - PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Oryza is a genus of grass plants that includes the rice, Oryza sativa, a food crop.(a) Farmers flood fields of rice because this encourages faster gro...

2023 Summer

3

Theory

CH13 - PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Chloroplasts carry out photosynthesis. Fig. 1.1 shows some structural features of a chloroplast and some processes that occur within it. (a) (i) I...

2023 Winter

3

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

A cell organelle measures $4 \times 10^{-1}$ mm in diameter.What is the diameter in $\mu$m?

2011 Summer

2

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

In the following table, which is the correct comparison between light and electron microscopes? [Table_1: light microscope and electron microscope co...

2011 Summer

3

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

Which structures are present in a typical plant cell? [Table_1]

2011 Summer

3

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

Plant cells are stained and then viewed through a light microscope.Which structures would be clearly visible at a magnification of ×400?

2011 Summer

2

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

Which type of cell will contain the highest proportion of single membrane-bound structures?

2011 Summer

3

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Four different fruit juices, A, B, C and D, were tested with Benedict's solution. A second sample of each juice was hydrolysed and tested with Benedic...

2011 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Which molecular bonds will be broken by hydrolysis when a molecule of glycogen is converted to glucose? [Table_1]

2011 Summer

2

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Which set of statements correctly describes haemoglobin?

2011 Summer

2

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Some foods contain 'hydrogenated vegetable oils'. These are unsaturated fats that have been converted to saturated fats.Which property of the fats wil...

2011 Summer

2

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Which rows show the chemical groups present in the biological molecules listed?[Table_1]

2011 Summer

2