Detrmining rate of growth using germinating bean seen plant
In an experiment, students made some marks on the root of a germinating bean plant as shown in the following diagram.
- State the aim of the experiment. (1 mark)
- On the space provided on the right side of the diagram, sketch the appearance of the marks on the root after 14 days. (1 mark)
- Account for the appearance of the marks on the sketch in (b) above. (3 marks)
- State two materials the students would require to undertake the experiment. (2 marks)
- State the role of testa during germination. (1 mark)
Suggested resposponses
Dertermining the rate of growth of a root in a germinating bean plant.
(a) Determine the rate of growth (in the root);
(b) Check the sketch, the marks should have longer intervals;
(c) The intervals are longer between the marks; there is increase in...