Thursday, December 15, 2011

Life Science Possible Constructed Reponse Questions for Semester Exam

Life Science Edusoft Constructed Response Questions
1.       An egg is placed in vinegar to remove the shell.  It is then dried off and placed in a beaker containing a solution of corn syrup.  The egg is left in the beaker and solution for 2 days afterward.  Afterwards, the egg is removed and observed.  The egg has decreased in size.
LAB Results:
Before                                                                                                  After



LARGE                                                                                              SMALL



In this experiment, a process is occurring to the egg.  A. Name the process.  B. Explain why the process occurred.  Be sure to draw picture(s) to illustrate your answer.

2.       A plant gets larger when water is added to it.  What organelle would get larger (where is water stored)?  Why would a larger plant be wanted by a grocery store trying to sell vegetables? What is the process called allowing the plant to get larger?

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