Paper 2: Required Practicals Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is the aim of the osmoregulation practical?
To investigate how the concentration of salt in the body affects osmoregulation in the kidneys.
What is the method for the osmoregulation practical?
Use a model or simulation to study the effect of different solute concentrations on kidney function and water balance.
What is the aim of the microbiology practical?
To investigate the effect of antibiotics on bacterial growth.
What is the method for the microbiology practical?
Culture bacteria on agar plates, apply antibiotic disks, and measure the zones of inhibition.
What is the expected result of the microbiology practical?
Antibiotics prevent bacterial growth, creating a clear zone around the antibiotic disk.
What is the aim of the genetics practical?
To investigate how different factors (e.g., inheritance) affect genetic variation in a population.
What is the method for the genetics practical?
Use a punnett square to predict genetic outcomes in offspring and observe inheritance patterns in pea plants or other organisms.
What is the aim of the plant transport practical?
To investigate how different factors affect the rate of transpiration in plants.
What is the method for the plant transport practical?
Use a potometer to measure the rate of water uptake by a plant under different conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity).
What is the expected result of the plant transport practical?
Increased temperature or wind leads to faster transpiration, while higher humidity reduces it.
