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Biology · Oct / Nov 2021 · Paper 62 · Question 2

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Fig. 2.1 is a photograph of a flower from the wind-pollinated grass plant, Briza maxima. Fig. 2.1

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  • 2(a)(i)[4]

    1

    single clear lines for outline ;

    2

    uses at least half available space (70+ mm length without stalk) ;

    3

    detail 1 at least 6 sections, indicated with lines, on either side ; 4

    detail 2 at least 3 overlapping sections or indication of ‘zig zag line’ down the centre ;

  • 2(a)(ii)[3]

    62 (mm) ± 1 mm ;

    0.04 (mm) ;;

  • 2(b)(i)[3]

    (–)53(%) ;;;

  • 2(b)(ii)[5]

    1

    axes labelled with units :

    wind speed / m per s AND (average) distance / m ;

    2

    even scale with plots occupying at least half the grid in both directions ;

    3

    0.0, 0.6 and 0.8 points plotted accurately for both sets of data, ± half a small square ;

    4

    line drawn for each data set plotted ;

    5

    correct key given ;

  • 2(b)(iii)[2]

    intersection with line shown on graph ;

    correct reading of value from graph for 0.5 ms–1 ;

  • 2(b)(iv)[3]

    add Benedict’s (solution / reagent) ;

    heat ;

    red / orange / yellow / green, (colour) ;

  • 2(c)(i)[6]

    any six from:

    independent variable:

    1

    at least two different temperatures ;

    dependent variable:

    2

    measure mass of leaves before and after / measuring the movement of bubble / meniscus, in capillary tube of potometer / measuring mass of pot and soil before and after / observing change in colour of (anhydrous) cobalt chloride paper ;

    method:

    3

    method of maintaining at least one of the temperatures ; 4

    description of, suspending leaves (on a line) / use of potometer / wrapping whole pot and soil in a bag ;

    5

    further description of how the apparatus would be set up ; 6

    wait for set period of time ;

    7,8 constant variables max two from: ;;

    wind speed
    humidity
    light intensity
    carbon dioxide concentration
    size / mass / weight / surface area / number of leaves / shoot/plant
    plant or leaves: same species / age / condition 9

    repeat the whole investigation at least two times (three trials) ; 10 safety ;

    11 AVP ;

  • 2(c)(ii)[1]

    any one from:

    to decrease humidity:

    dehumidifier / use a desiccant / AW ;

    to increase humidity:

    bowls of hot water around apparatus / place in plastic bag / AW ;

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