Connecting Concepts

Use Science Graphics

A water plant placed under bright light gives off bubbles of oxygen. The table below contains the results of an experiment in which the distance from the light to the plant was varied. Use the data table to answer questions 30–33.

A data table titled 'Oxygen Production' shows data for 'Distance From Light' and 'Bubbles Produced per minute'.ddd

  1. Graph Use the data in the table to make a line graph.

  2. Interpret Graphs Describe the observed trend. How many bubbles would you predict if the light was moved to 50 cm away? Explain.

  3. Draw Conclusions What relationship exists between the plant's distance from the light and the number of bubbles produced? What process is occuring? Explain your answer.

  4. Apply Concepts Based on the results of this experiment, explain why most aquatic primary producers live in the uppermost regions of deep oceans, lakes, and ponds.

Write About Science

  1. Creative Writing Imagine that you are an oxygen atom and two of your friends are hydrogen atoms. Together, you make up a water molecule. Describe the events and changes that happen to you and your friends as you journey through the light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis. Include illustrations with your description.

  2. Assess the In eukaryotic plants, chlorophyll is found only in chloroplasts. Explain how the function of chlorophyll is related to its very specific location in the cell.

Analyzing Data

An experimenter subjected corn plants and bean plants to different concentrations of carbon dioxide and measured the amount of CO2 taken up by the plants and used in photosynthesis. Data for the two plants are shown in the following graph.

Graph titled 'Rates of Photosynthesis' showing data of 'Carbon dioxide concentration' and 'Rate of Photosynthesis' for 'Corn' and 'Bean'.

  1. Interpret Graphs Bean plants reach their maximum rate of photosynthesis at what concentration of carbon dioxide?

    1. about 50 ppm

    2. about 200 ppm

    3. about 750 ppm

    4. 1000 ppm

  2. Draw Conclusions From the data it is possible to conclude that

    1. beans contain more chlorophyll than corn contains.

    2. corn reaches its maximum photosynthetic rate at lower concentrations than beans do.

    3. beans reach their maximum photosynthetic rate at lower concentrations than corn does.

    4. beans use carbon dioxide more efficiently than corn does.

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Table of Contents

Miller & Levine Biology
About the Authors
Changing the World of Biology Education
Contents
Diversity of Life: A Visual Guide DOL•1–DOL•64
Labs and Activities
Features
UNIT 1 The Nature of Life
1 The Science of Biology
2 The Chemistry of Life
Unit Project
UNIT 2 Ecology
3 The Biosphere
4 Ecosystems and Communities
5 Populations
6 Humans in the Biosphere
Unit Project
UNIT 3 Cells
7 Cell Structure and Function
8 Photosynthesis
9 Cellular Respiration and Fermentation
10 Cell Growth and Division
Unit Project
UNIT 4 Genetics
11 Introduction to Genetics
12 DNA
13 RNA and Protein Synthesis
14 Human Heredity
15 Genetic Engineering
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UNIT 5 Evolution
16 Darwin's Theory of Evolution
17 Evolution of Populations
18 Classification
19 History of Life
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UNIT 6 From Microorganisms to Plants
20 Viruses and Prokaryotes
21 Protists and Fungi
22 Introduction to Plants
23 Plant Structure and Function
24 Plant Reproduction and Response
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UNIT 7 Animals
25 Introduction to Animals
26 Animal Evolution and Diversity
27 Animal Systems I
28 Animal Systems II
29 Animal Behavior
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UNIT 8 The Human Body
30 Digestive and Excretory Systems
31 Nervous System
32 Skeletal, Muscular, and Integumentary Systems
33 Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
34 Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
35 Immune System and Disease
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A Visual Guide to The Diversity of Life
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
THE TREE OF LIFE
Bacteria
Protists
Fungi
Plants
Animals
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Appendix A Science Skills
Appendix B Lab Skills
Appendix C Technology & Design
Appendix D Math Skills
Appendix E Periodic Table
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