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Report Writing Answer Scheme - SB015
Report Writing Answer Scheme - SB015
Changes
Average Average
in length Correct table
Container initial final
of potato construction
length length
strips – 2 marks
A
B
Table (1) : Changes in length of potato strips
Total : 10
Analysis/ Discussion
2. Explanation of
concept:
a) Type of Solution in container A (sucrose) is 1
solution/tonicity hypertonic to potato cells
(2 marks) Solution in container B (tap water) is 1
hypotonic to potato cells
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(5 marks)
Container / solution A
Water potential of sucrose solution is lower 1
than (water potential in) potato cells //
water potential in potato cells is higher than
sucrose/sugar solution
Water diffuse out from potato cells (by 1
osmosis)
Container / solution B
Water potential of tap water is higher than
(water potential in) potato cells // water 1
potential in potato cells is lower than tap
water
Water diffuse into potato cells (by osmosis) 1
Total: 11
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