4.4.1.1 · Photosynthesis
Give the word and symbol equations for photosynthesis.
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Carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen (using light energy). 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
AQA GCSE Biology · Topic 4
Bioenergetics flashcards
29 cards on Bioenergetics, every one written against a numbered point in section 4.4 of the AQA Biology spec. Here’s what the topic covers, and 3 cards to try.
- 29Flashcards
- 6Sub-topics
- 5Higher only
Try 3 cards from Bioenergetics.
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4.4.1.3 · Uses of Glucose
Give five ways plants use the glucose made in photosynthesis.
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- Respiration
- Converted into insoluble starch for storage
- Making fats or oils for storage
- Making cellulose to strengthen cell walls
- Making amino acids for protein synthesis
4.4.2.2 · Response to Exercise
How does the body respond to exercise to supply more oxygen?
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Heart rate, breathing rate and breath volume all increase. This supplies the muscles with more oxygenated blood and removes more carbon dioxide.
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What’s in Bioenergetics?
Every part of section 4.4 of the AQA spec, and how many cards cover it. Higher-only cards are hidden for Foundation students.
- 4.4.1.1Photosynthesis3 cards
- 4.4.1.2Rate of Photosynthesis8 cards
- 4.4.1.3Uses of Glucose3 cards
- 4.4.2.1Aerobic & Anaerobic Respiration8 cards
- 4.4.2.2Response to Exercise4 cards
- 4.4.2.3Metabolism3 cards
Required practicals in this topic.
The method, the variables and a worked example for each.
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