Edexcel A-Level Biology A2 5.6 Absorption and Action Spectra Questions

Read absorption and action spectra, distinguish reflected from absorbed wavelengths and relate pigment diversity to underwater photosynthesis.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Biology YBI11
Level
A2

Exam points

  • interpret absorption spectra and identify wavelengths absorbed or reflected by pigments
  • define and interpret an action spectrum as photosynthesis rate at different wavelengths
  • explain how pigment diversity and light availability shape photosynthesis underwater

Edexcel A-Level Biology A2 5.6 Absorption and Action Spectra Questions question 1

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Chloroplasts are involved in both the light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions of photosynthesis.

Question (a)

(a)

An absorption spectrum shows how much light is absorbed by chloroplasts at different wavelengths of light.

The table shows the colour of light at four wavelengths.

Table for Question (a) — Edexcel A-Level Biology A2

Which wavelength of light is absorbed the least by chloroplasts?
□ A 460 nm
□ B 520 nm
□ C 600 nm
□ D 680 nm

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Question (b)

(b)

State what is meant by the term action spectrum.

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