Determining the Intercept of a Graph (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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Intercept (graph)
Intercept (graph)
Point where graph crosses an axis
x-axis intercept occurs when
x-axis intercept occurs when
y = 0 (graph crosses horizontal axis)
y-axis intercept occurs when
y-axis intercept occurs when
x = 0 (graph crosses vertical axis)
When to use direct reading method
When to use direct reading method
When intercept is visible within data range
When to use extrapolation method
When to use extrapolation method
When intercept lies outside plotted data range
x-axis intercept in osmosis studies shows
x-axis intercept in osmosis studies shows
Water potential of plant tissue
Compensation point definition
Compensation point definition
Where photosynthesis rate equals respiration rate
Where compensation point occurs on graph
Where compensation point occurs on graph
x-axis intercept (where uptake = 0)
Below compensation point
Below compensation point
Respiration exceeds photosynthesis
Exam technique for intercept values
Exam technique for intercept values
State with units and explain biological significance