★ Must-know
📐 Formula — The balanced equation for photosynthesis is .
📌 The rate of photosynthesis increases with light intensity until another factor, such as carbon dioxide concentration or temperature, becomes limiting.
The chloroplast contains chlorophyll for photosynthesis.
Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis.
Further detail
More light increases photosynthesis until CO₂ or temperature becomes limiting.
★ Must-know
The trachea carries air to the bronchi and is supported by cartilage rings.
Cartilage rings prevent the trachea and bronchi from collapsing.
Further detail
📌 A collapsed lung reduces oxygen uptake because less surface area is available for gas exchange.
1. Regarding the balanced equation for photosynthesis, which proposition(s) is/are correct?
2. Concerning factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis, which proposition(s) is/are correct?
3. The permanent vacuole and cell wall of a plant cell are associated with which functions?
What is the balanced equation for photosynthesis?
What happens to the rate of photosynthesis as light intensity increases?
It increases until another factor becomes limiting.
What pigment does the chloroplast contain for photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll.
Where does protein synthesis occur in the cell?
At the ribosomes.
What does the permanent vacuole contain?
Cell sap.
What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?
It strengthens and supports the cells.
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