CSEC Biology · May/June 2011 · Paper 2 · Question 4(d)
Give an explanation for the presence of starch in the parts of a plant that do NOT contain chlorophyll.
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- 4(a)Describe TWO ways in which a leaf is adapted for the process of photosynthesis.[2 marks]
- 4(b)(i)Make a large, clearly labelled drawing to show the distribution of green and non-green areas of one leaf that the student may have used.[7 marks]
- 4(b)(ii)Indicate, on the same drawing, the part expected to change colour if the leaf had photosynthesized.[1 mark]
- 4(b)(iii)Describe the colour change expected if the leaf tested positive for starch.[1 mark]
- 4(c)Explain how this investigation could indicate that chlorophyll is needed for photosynthesis. Include the role of chlorophyll in your explanation.[4 marks]
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