Photosynthesis

Saraswati Vidya Niketan

Biology

Name: Form:

Instruction: Answer all questions. (20 marks)

Question 1

(a) Write an equation to show the process of photosynthesis. (2 marks)

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(b) Besides sunlight, what are two other ENVIRONMENTAL condition that are necessary for photosynthesis?
(2 marks)
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(c) State two ways how a leaf is adapted for photosynthesis. (2 marks)
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(d) Label any four parts of the diagram below: (4 marks)

Diagram showing the cross section of the internal structure of a leaf

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(e) What is the function of chlorophyll? Which cell organelle contains chlorophyll? (2 marks)
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Question 2

(a) Susan picked a variegated hibiscus leaf and tested it for the presence of starch. She observed that the starch
was only present in the green areas while the variegated areas (pink and white parts) did not contain any
stored starch.
i. Draw and label a variegated leaf in the space provided. (4 marks)

ii. Why was starch present in the green area only? (2 marks)
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iii. What are two major differences between a green leaf and variegated leaf? (2 marks)
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