Task 2b: Make notes that:

• State the word and symbol equations for photosynthesis

• Name the organelle where photosynthesis happens

• Describe starch, its uses and how we test for it

• Explain the structure of the leaf and how the leaf is adapted

Task 3b: Make notes that

• List the 3 limiting factors for photosynthesis

• Explain why these factors can limit the rate of photosynthesis

• Draw the sketch graphs for the 3 limiting factors

• Explain how we can use the inverse square law to work out how light intensity varies as didtance from a light source varies

Task 3c: Answer and mark the exam questions

Task 4b: Make notes that

• Describe a method used to investigate the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis

• Draw the results table and fill it in with example results from the slides

• Set 1&2 - plot a graph of the mean number of bubbles given off each minute against light intensity.

• Set 3 - plot a graph of the mean number of bubbles given off each minute against distance between lamp and pondweed.

Task 5b: make notes that

• Describe the uses of glucose in a plant

• Describe a method used to test a leaf for starch.

Task 6b: make notes that

• Explain why greenhouses are better for growing plants than outdoors

• Define  hydroponics

• Explain the economic benefits of using hydroponics

Task 7d:  Make a mind map or revision summary of this topic and add it to your revision folder.  Use the specification links to help you. 

Specification links:

• Set 1 all of 4.4.1 (Pages 37&38)

• Set 2 and 3 all of 4.4.1 (Pages 39&40)

Complete the quiz for your set