IB Biology HL B2.2.5 Hl Chloroplast Adaptations Questions

Explore how chloroplast compartments, thylakoid surface area and proton gradients support photosynthesis in IB Biology HL B2.2.5.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Identify chloroplast thylakoids, grana and stroma in diagrams or micrographs.
  • Link grana surface area and photosystems to electron transport, and small thylakoid spaces to proton gradients.
  • Relate stroma enzymes and suitable conditions to carbon fixation and the Calvin/light-independent reactions.

IB Biology HL B2.2.5 Hl Chloroplast Adaptations Questions question 1

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The image shows part of a chloroplast and was produced by electron tomography.

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What is the name of I and which reactions of photosynthesis occur in II?

Name of I

Reactions in II

Matrix

Light-independent reactions

Stroma

Light-independent reactions

Matrix

Light-dependent reactions

Stroma

Light-dependent reactions

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