Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Osmosis

Osmosis — practice question

A group of students explored osmosis in raw potato sticks.
(a)[3]

Define osmosis.

(b(i))[1]

Predict which of the liquids would lead to the greatest decrease in the mass of a potato stick.

(b(ii))[1]

The students blotted the potato sticks with paper towels before placing them on the electronic balance. Suggest why.

(c)[3]

Explain why the potato stick had become soft and floppy.

(d)[2]

Suggest why the mass of the boiled potato sticks remained unchanged.

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