Biology (Combined Science) · GCSE · AQA · AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464) — Biology — Foundation · Specification point · 4.4.1.2 · Bioenergetics · Photosynthesis
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4.4.1.2 Rate of photosynthesis
| Content | Key opportunities for skills development |
|---|---|
Students should be able to explain the effects of temperature, light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration, and the amount of chlorophyll on the rate of photosynthesis. | |
Students should be able to:
| MS 3d Solve simple algebraic equations. MS 1a, 1c, 2c, 3d, 4a, 4c |
Required practical activity 5: investigate the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis using an aquatic organism such as pondweed.
AT skills covered by this practical activity: biology AT 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This practical activity also provides opportunities to develop WS and MS. Details of all skills are given in Key opportunities for skills development (page 178).