Required Practical: Growth (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What is phototropism?
What is phototropism?
Response to light
What is gravitropism?
What is gravitropism?
Response to gravity
Why should seeds initially germinate in a dark place?
Why should seeds initially germinate in a dark place?
To prevent light influence on growth
How should the light source be positioned for the phototropism experiment?
How should the light source be positioned for the phototropism experiment?
From one side only
How long should the phototropism setup be left undisturbed?
How long should the phototropism setup be left undisturbed?
A few days
What should be recorded regarding the seedling's growth direction?
What should be recorded regarding the seedling's growth direction?
The angle of curvature
In phototropism, which direction do shoots grow?
In phototropism, which direction do shoots grow?
Towards the light source
In gravitropism, which direction do roots grow?
In gravitropism, which direction do roots grow?
Downwards
In gravitropism, which direction do shoots grow?
In gravitropism, which direction do shoots grow?
Upwards
What is the purpose of using a clinostat in the gravitropism experiment?
What is the purpose of using a clinostat in the gravitropism experiment?
To negate the effects of gravity
Which external stimuli are investigated in this practical?
Which external stimuli are investigated in this practical?
Light and gravity
Why must seedlings be handled with care?
Why must seedlings be handled with care?
To avoid damaging delicate structures