Cambridge International IGCSE Biology (0610) · CAIE 0610
6 Plant nutrition
Written & reviewed by James Millett — Biology (Imperial College London), PGCE Science (University of Cambridge).
Practice questions on Plant nutrition
- A plant produces glucose during photosynthesis. State four different ways in which the glu… (4 marks, State)
- Describe how the structure of a leaf is adapted to allow efficient photosynthesis. Include… (4 marks, Describe)
- Explain why a plant with a deficiency of magnesium ions would eventually die. (4 marks, Explain)
- Describe how the structure of a leaf is adapted to allow photosynthesis to occur efficient… (4 marks, Describe)
- Describe how three factors can limit the rate of photosynthesis in a plant. (4 marks, Describe)
- A plant is kept in darkness for 48 hours and then moved into bright light. Explain why the… (4 marks, Explain)
- Explain why the upper epidermis and palisade mesophyll are both important for efficient ph… (4 marks, Explain)
- Explain how the spongy mesophyll and stomata work together to allow efficient gas exchange… (4 marks, Explain)
- Describe the roles of the xylem and phloem in a leaf, and explain why both tissues are nec… (4 marks, Describe)
- Explain how the waxy cuticle and the guard cells each help a leaf to reduce water loss whi… (4 marks, Explain)