Pearson Edexcel A-Level Biology B (9BI0)
A-Level Biology
Topic worksheet
Respiration and photosynthesis
Original exam-style worksheet — not an official exam paper
Time guide: 50–60 minutes · Questions: 32 · Total marks: 104
Written in Pearson Edexcel Biology B style. Show working in calculations. Use scientific language.
Answer all questions. Show working. Answers are in a separate file on the Worksheets page — do not look at them until you have finished.
1.
State what is meant by ATP. [1]
2.
State what is meant by glycolysis. [1]
3.
State what is meant by the link reaction. [1]
4.
State what is meant by the Krebs cycle. [1]
5.
State what is meant by oxidative phosphorylation. [1]
6.
State what is meant by photosynthesis light-dependent reaction. [1]
7.
State what is meant by the Calvin cycle. [1]
8.
State what is meant by a limiting factor of photosynthesis. [1]
9.
State what is meant by a biomass transfer. [1]
10.
State what is meant by net primary production. [1]
11.
Devon is asked about ATP in a Edexcel Biology paper.
(a) Describe ATP. [2]
(b) Explain why ATP is important in this topic. [3]
12.
Devon is asked about glycolysis in a Edexcel Biology paper.
(a) Describe glycolysis. [2]
(b) Explain why glycolysis is important in this topic. [3]
13.
Devon is asked about the link reaction in a Edexcel Biology paper.
(a) Describe the link reaction. [2]
(b) Explain why the link reaction is important in this topic. [3]
14.
Devon is asked about the Krebs cycle in a Edexcel Biology paper.
(a) Describe the Krebs cycle. [2]
(b) Explain why the Krebs cycle is important in this topic. [3]
15.
Devon is asked about oxidative phosphorylation in a Edexcel Biology paper.
(a) Describe oxidative phosphorylation. [2]
(b) Explain why oxidative phosphorylation is important in this topic. [3]
16.
Devon is asked about photosynthesis light-dependent reaction in a Edexcel Biology paper.