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Question 1
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Which of these is the correct, general, word equation for photosynthesis?
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water + carbon dioxide --> glucose + oxygen
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water + oxygen --> glucose + carbon dioxide
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glucose + oxygen --> water + carbon dioxide
Question 2
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Which of these is the correct, general, balanced symbol equation for photosynthesis?
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C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6H2O + 6CO2
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6H2O + 6CO2 --> C6H12O6 + 6O2
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6H2O + 6O2 --> C6H12O6 + 6CO2
Question 3
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True or false? The name of the pigment used in photosynthesis which converts light energy into chemical energy is called xanthophyll.
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- True
- False
Question 4
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Which of these tests would you use to detect the presence of starch?
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Tollens' reagent
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Biuret reagent
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Benedict's reagent
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Iodine solution
Question 5
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Which of these abiotic factors are considered limiting for photosynthesis?
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Temperature
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Humidity of air
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Concentration of CO2
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Light
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Acidity of soil
Question 6
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Which limiting factor causes photosynthesis to stop if it becomes too high?
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Light intensity
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Temperature
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Concentration of CO2
Question 7
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True or false? Algae produce more oxygen and biomass by photosynthesis than plants.
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- True
- False
Question 8
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Which of these complex molecules is used by plants for storage of glucose?
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Protein
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Cellulose
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Starch
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Glycogen
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Fats and oils
Question 9
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Which of these mineral ions is essential for the construction of amino acids to make proteins?
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NH4(+)
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PO4(3-)
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NO3(-)
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Mg(2+)
Question 10
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True or false? Plants must store glucose as starch because starch is osmotically inactive.
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- True
- False
Question 11
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Which of these methods of maximising photosynthesis is exclusive to hydroponic systems?
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Suspending plants in water with a perfect balance of mineral ions
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Raising internal temperature through glass or plastic roofs
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Using computers to control light intensity, CO2 concentration and temperature
Question 12
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How does low temperature affect the size of plants?
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It makes them larger
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It does not affect them
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It makes them smaller
Question 13
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Which of these plants would be most suitable in a soil with low concentrations of nitrate ions?
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Belladonna
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Venus fly trap
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Oleander
Question 14
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True or false? In deserts, plants stay out all year round and flower very slowly.
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- True
- False
Question 15
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True or false? Mosquitoes are adapted to finding human prey as they are attracted to high carbon dioxide levels caused by exhalation.
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- True
- False
Question 16
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What is a quadrat?
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A square grid used for measuring the distribution of organisms
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A small mammal that is usually found near motorbike racing courses
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One of the four regions in a Cartesian grid
Question 17
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Which of these methods would be a scientific way of choosing a random sample for a quadrat?
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Throwing a quadrat randomly anywhere
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Dividing the region into four sections and then choosing an equal random sample from each
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Dividing the region into squares of the same size as the quadrat and using a random number generator
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Walking ten paces and throwing the quadrat in front of you
Question 18
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Which of these steps would you not do if you were carrying out a line transect?
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Measure a line between two points
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Take readings of physical factors at each measurement
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Use a random number generator to decide where to measure
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Measure at regular intervals
Question 19
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How would you find out the mean of a sample?
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Subtract the lowest value from the highest
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Take the middle answer when in ascending order
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Take the most common answer
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Divide the sum of all the readings by the number of readings
Question 20
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True or false? Valid data is where another person could repeat the experiment with different equipment and get the same answer.
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- True
- False
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