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An investigation was carried out to find the effect of salt concentration on the mass of potato cyli

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Students carried out food tests on a sample of food.

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Two students investigated reaction time using the ruler drop test. Answer the questions based on the

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Bacteria reproduce by binary fission.

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Students investigated the population of daisies in a field using a 0.5 m² quadrat.

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Polydactyly is an inherited condition that causes extra fingers or toes. It is caused by a dominant

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The diagram below shows a plant cell viewed under a light microscope.

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A student investigated the effect of pH on the activity of the enzyme amylase.

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Doctors are concerned about the increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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Students investigated the population of dandelions in a school field using quadrats.

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In mice, fur colour is controlled by a single gene. Black fur (B) is dominant to brown fur (b).

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Two students investigated the effect of caffeine on reaction time using the ruler drop test.

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Figure 2 shows a food web in a garden ecosystem. Answer the questions based on this food web.

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Two students investigated the effect of caffeine on human reaction time using a computer program.

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Students investigated the population of dandelions in a school field. They used a 0.5 m² quadrat.

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Students investigated the distribution of dandelions in a large field using quadrats. The field meas

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Antibiotics are used to kill bacteria. However, some bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics.

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A student investigated the effect of pH on the activity of amylase. Amylase breaks down starch. Answ

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The eye is a sense organ containing receptors sensitive to light intensity and colour.

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Kidney failure is a serious medical condition that requires treatment.

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