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Question 10

During a growing season, a flax plant grows taller and its stem becomes thicker. Tests show a large increase in the amount of cellulose in the stem.

Which statement best explains how photosynthesis contributes to the increase in cellulose?

[1]
A

Chlorophyll used in photosynthesis in the leaves is converted into cellulose.

B

Glucose made by photosynthesis in the leaves is converted into cellulose.

C

Light absorbed for photosynthesis in the leaves is converted into cellulose.

D

Oxygen made by photosynthesis in the leaves is converted into cellulose.

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1.4 Photosynthesis Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /1.4 Photosynthesis

117 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Biology 1.4 Photosynthesis, covering 1.4.1 Photosynthesisers as biomass producers, 1.4.2 Factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis, and 1.4.3 Limiting factors in photosynthesis. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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