Investigations (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards

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Gas detected by glowing splint test

Oxygen

Positive result for glowing splint test

Splint reignites or burns more brightly

Lime water appearance when CO₂ present

Turns milky or cloudy

Germination definition

Process where seeds begin to grow into new plants

Glowing splint in living seeds (Investigation 1)

Goes out immediately (oxygen consumed)

Glowing splint in dead seeds (Investigation 1)

Continues burning (oxygen still present)

Container A purpose (Investigation 2)

Removes CO₂ from incoming air (sodium hydroxide)

Paraffin layer purpose (Investigation 3)

Prevents oxygen entry, creates anaerobic conditions

Oxygen requirement: aerobic vs anaerobic

Aerobic requires O₂; anaerobic doesn't

Energy yield: aerobic vs anaerobic

Aerobic yields large ATP; anaerobic yields small ATP

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