5 - Scientific Inquiry and Skills
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of boiling a leaf in the starch test?
💡 Hint: Think about why we stop biological activity.
What does a blue-black color mean when testing a leaf with iodine?
💡 Hint: Consider what starch indicates regarding photosynthesis.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What happens to the color of iodine when starch is present?
💡 Hint: Think about the color change in the test.
True or False: The rate of photosynthesis decreases with higher light intensity.
💡 Hint: Consider how plants respond to light.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a comprehensive experimental approach to determine the optimal light intensity for photosynthesis in Elodea. Include control measures.
💡 Hint: Consider what other variables may affect photosynthesis during your design.
Interpret the results of your starch test on a leaf from a plant grown in different light conditions. What conclusions can you draw?
💡 Hint: Think about how light availability influences plant processes.
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