A sample of seaweed is kept in the light. The oxygen it produces is collected in a gas syringe.
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Initial gas-syringe reading | 1.6 cm³ |
| Final gas-syringe reading | 6.1 cm³ |
| Time between readings | 150 seconds |
Calculate the mean rate of oxygen production in cm³ min⁻¹.
87 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 6.1 Photosynthesis, covering 6.1.1 Photosynthetic organisms as producers, 6.1.2a Limiting factors on the rate of photosynthesis, 6.1.2b Interactions of limiting factors on photosynthesis, and 6.1.3 Inverse square law and light intensity. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.