Uses of Glucose from Photosynthesis Exam-Style Questions

Question 1

Q1. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)

Define photorespiration.

Question 2

Q2. Application (2 marks)

Explain how cellulose is used in plants.

Question 3

Q3. Data Analysis (4 marks)

The table below shows the amount of glucose produced by a plant over a period of time.

Time (min)

Glucose produced (g)

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Draw a line graph to represent this data. (2)

Using the graph, determine the rate of glucose production between 0 and 30 minutes. (2)

Question 4

Q4. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)

Name the polymer of glucose that is used for energy storage in animals.

Question 5

Q5. Application (3 marks)

Describe how glucose is transported in the phloem.

Question 6

Q6. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)

Explain why glucose is important for cell division.

Question 7

Q7. Data Analysis (4 marks)

The following equation represents the breakdown of glucose in respiration:

C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy

Calculate the number of moles of oxygen required to respire 180 g of glucose. (3)

Calculate the amount of energy released when 1 mole of glucose is respired. (1)

Question 8

Q8. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)

Name the process by which plants use glucose to make amino acids.

Question 9

Q9. Application (3 marks)

Explain how the use of glucose affects the rate of photosynthesis.

Question 10

Q10. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)

State two ways in which glucose can be used as a respiratory substrate.

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