Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Osmosis

Osmosis — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Describe what happened in test-tubes 1 and 2.

(a(ii))[1]

Calculate how much the mass of the potato cylinder in test-tube 3 decreased.

(a(iii))[2]

Explain why the potato cylinder in test-tube 3 lost mass.

(b)[2]

State one mineral ion and explain why it matters for plant growth.

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