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Photosynthesis

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Life Sciences / Informal Test 4 Grade 11 Page 2 Of 8 Vhembe East / April 2024

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. Answer ALL the questions.


2. Write ALL THE ANSWERS in the ANSWER BOOK.
3. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.
5. Present your answers according to the instructions of each question.
6. Do ALL drawings in pencil and labels should be in black and blue ink.
7. Draw diagrams, tables or flow charts only when asked to do so.
8. The diagrams in this question paper are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
9. Do NOT use GRAPH PAPER.
10. You must use a non-programmable calculator, protractor and a compass where necessary.
11. Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A

QUESTION 1

1.1. Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose
the correct answer and write only the letter (A – D) next to the question number
(1.1.1 – 1.1.3) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.4 D

1.1.1 Photosynthesis is a process that converts…..


A Radiant energy into chemical energy
B Chemical energy into heat energy
C Heat energy into chemical energy
D Radiant energy into heat energy

1.1.2 Which ONE of the following is the requirement in the dark phase of photosynthesis?

A Water
B Oxygen
C Radiant energy
D Carbon dioxide

1.1.3 The graphs below (A, B, C and D) represent the relationship between the rate of
photosynthesis and temperature.

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Which ONE of the graphs (A, B, C or D) represent the correct relationship between the
temperature and the rate of photosynthesis?

A D
B C
C B
D A

1.2. Give the correct biological term for each of the following descriptions. Write only
the term next to the question number (1.2.1 – 1.2.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.

1.2.1 An energy-rich carbohydrate that is formed during photosynthesis

1.2.2 Openings in a leaf through which gaseous exchange takes place

during photosynthesis

1.2.3.The pigment in the chloroplast that traps radiant energy

1.2.4 The site in the chloroplast in which the light-independent reactions of

photosynthesis take place

1.3. Indicate whether each of the statements in COLUMN I applies to A ONLY, B


ONLY, BOTH A AND B or NONE of the items in COLUMN II. Write A only, B only,
both A and B or none next to the question number (1.3.1 – 1.3.3) in the ANSWER
BOOK.

COLUMN I COLUMN II
1.3.1 The gas released by plants during A Carbon dioxide
photosynthesis B: Oxygen
1.3.2 Molecule that stores energy A: ATP
B: ADP
1.3.3 The organic molecules that catalyse the A: chlorophyll
reactions during photosynthesis B: enzymes

TOTAL SECTION A: 16

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SECTION B

QUESTION 2

2.1 The diagram below represents the chloroplast in which photosynthesis

takes place.

2.1.1 Give the LETTER and the NAME of the part:

(a) Where carbon dioxide is used (2)

(b) Which contains chlorophyll (2)

2.1.2 State THREE ways in which photosynthesis is biologically important. (3)

(7)

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2.2 The passage below relates to the agricultural use and manipulation of the

factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis.

2.2.1.Name TWO limiting factors of photosynthesis that are mentioned in the

passage. (2)

2.2.2.Explain why a continuously increase in carbon dioxide levels will not

cause the rate of photosynthesis to increase continuously.

2.2.3.Explain ONE other value of greenhouses to agriculture, besides its

influence on the limiting factors of photosynthesis.

(8)

2.3 Describe important events of the light dependent phase of photosynthesis. (4)

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QUESTION 3

3.1 The graph below shows the results of an investigation to determine the effect of light

intensity on the rate of photosynthesis.

3.1.1 Formulate a hypothesis for this investigation.

3.1.2 How was the rate of photosynthesis measured in this investigation?

3.1.3 Identify the gas released in this investigation.

3.1.4 How many bubbles were released per minute when the light source was

0,5m from the water plant?

3.1.5 The number of bubbles given off remained the same even though the

light intensity increased when the light was moved from 0,25m to 0,125m.

Provide an explanation for the above observation.

3.1.6 State TWO factors that should be kept constant in the investigation. (2)

(9)

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3.2 Photosynthesis take place within the chloroplasts of green plants. Explain

THREE structural adaptations of chloroplasts for photosynthesis. (6)

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TOTAL SECTION B: 34

GRAND TOTAL = 50

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