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Factors Affecting Photosynthesis

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the diagram

a)

Photometer

b)

Potometer

c)

Clinostat

d)

Potometre

2.

Which of the following factors affect the rate of photosynthesis?

a)

Carbon dioxide concentration

b)

Water concentration

c)

Temperature

d)

Light intensity

e)

Oxygen concentration

3.

On this photosynthesis practical, bubbles of gas are produced.  What is this gas?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Chlorine

d)

Oxygen

4.

How is the leaf adapted to do photosynthesis?

a)

The leaf's upper layer is thin and transparent to allow light to pass through.

b)

The leaf's palisade layer has the most chloroplast to absorb the maximum amount of light possible.

c)

The leaf's lower layer has many stomata to allow gases to diffuse.

d)

All of the descriptions above are true.

5.

What THREE factors affect the rate of photosynthesis?

a)

Light intensity

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Temperature

d)

Water availability

6.

How does the amount of carbon dioxide available affect photosynthesis?

a)

As carbon dioxide availability increases, the rate of photosynthesis increases. Then, beyond a certain point, it levels off due to other limiting factors.

b)

As carbon dioxide availability increases, the rate of photosynthesis decreases. Then, beyond a certain point, it increases due to other limiting factors.

7.

Why can chlorophyll also be a limiting factor?

a)

Factors like disease or nutrient deficiencies can damage chloroplasts or reduce chlorophyll production, affecting photosynthesis.

b)

Factors like disease or nutrient deficiencies can damage mitochondria or reduce chlorophyll production, affecting photosynthesis.

8.

How does light intensity affect photosynthesis?

a)

As light intensity increases, the rate of photosynthesis initially increases. Then, beyond a certain point, it levels off due to other limiting factors.

b)

As light intensity increases, the rate of photosynthesis initially decreases. Then, beyond a certain point, it declines due to other limiting factors.

9.

Which of the following factors can limit the rate of photosynthesis in plants?

a)

Light intensity

b)

Oxygen concentration

c)

Soil type

d)

Leaf size

10.

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

a)

Absorbs light energy

b)

Converts glucose to energy

c)

Releases oxygen

d)

Absorbs carbon dioxide

11.

How does temperature affect the rate of photosynthesis?

a)

Increases indefinitely with temperature

b)

Decreases with increasing temperature

c)

Increases to an optimum point then decreases

d)

Is not affected by temperature

12.

In an experiment, a plant is placed under different colored lights. Which color is least effective for photosynthesis?

a)

Red

b)

Blue

c)

Green

d)

Yellow

13.

Which gas is a byproduct of photosynthesis?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Oxygen

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Hydrogen

14.

What happens to the rate of photosynthesis if the concentration of carbon dioxide is increased?

a)

It decreases

b)

It remains constant

c)

It increases and then levels off

d)

It stops completely

15.

Why is water essential for photosynthesis?

a)

It is a source of carbon

b)

It provides electrons and protons

c)

It absorbs light energy

d)

It is a byproduct of the process