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Question 36
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A student wrote:

"Plants get all the materials they need to grow from the soil."

a.

Explain why the student is wrong.

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b.

Explain why photosynthesis is described as an endothermic reaction.

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c.

Plants and algae are the main producers of biomass.

Explain how photosynthesis in plants provides food for animals.

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6.1 Photosynthesis Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /6.1 Photosynthesis

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.

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