Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Tropic responses

Tropic responses — practice question

A student carried out an investigation into the conditions required for cress seed germination. Fig. 5.1 presents the apparatus used, the conditions applied and the results of the investigation.
(a(i))[2]

Identify the letters of the two test-tubes in Fig. 5.1 that demonstrate that oxygen is necessary for germination.

(a(ii))[2]

Use the information in Fig. 5.1 to identify the best conditions for preventing germination. Tick two boxes. cold dry light low carbon dioxide concentration low pH

(b(i))[2]

Predict and explain how the shape of plant Y will differ from the shape of plant X after 5 days of growth.

(b(ii))[1]

State the name of the tropic response that would be seen in plant X in Fig. 5.2 after 5 days.

(b(iii))[2]

Suggest and explain the advantage to a plant of tropic responses in shoots.

(c)[1]

State the position plants occupy in a food chain.

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