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Suggested answers to Exercise and

Reading to learn
Ch 14 Growth and development
Exercise
Multiple-choice questions (p. 14-26)
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Short questions (p. 14-27)

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HKDSE Biology Practice Paper 2012 IB Q10 bc

HKALE Biology 2010 II Q6b

In the region of cell division, cells undergo active mitotic cell division.
This leads to an increase in the number of cells.
In the region of elongation, cells take in water by osmosis.
This leads to an increase in the size of cells.
In the region of differentiation, extra materials are added to the cell walls.
This leads to an increase in the complexity of cells.

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The head of the newborn baby is relatively larger.

The arms / legs of the newborn baby are relatively shorter.
Genetic factor / diet / hormones / exercise
(any 2)
Different parts of the body grow at different rates.
Height is not always related to mass.
Mass may fluctuate / change temporarily.

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Structured questions (p. 14-27)

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HKCEE Biology 2010 I Q8b

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HKCEE Biology 2006 I Q10a

Essay (p. 14-28)

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Meristemic cells are undifferentiated cells which are able to divide by mitotic cell
division. /
In the root tip, meristemic cells are situated at the region of cell division. /
When a meristemic cell undergoes mitotic cell division, a daughter cell may be pushed to
the region of elongation of the root tip. /
It takes in water by osmosis and the cell elongates as many small vacuoles are formed. /
The elongated cell is then pushed to the region of differentiation of the root tip. /
Small vacuoles in the cell fuse to form large vacuoles. /
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A long extension, the root hair, grows from the cell. /

More cellulose fibres are made and added to the cell wall.
(any 7)
Communication

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Reading to learn (p. 14-29)

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Seeds take less space. / More seeds can be stored to provide greater genetic variability. /
The maintenance cost is lower. / Seeds can be stored for a long period of time.
(any 2 or other reasonable answers)
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To avoid the growth of fungi / mould
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which may spoil the seeds.
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To suppress the activity of enzymes involved in seed germination.
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To ensure that the seeds are still viable / living after they are dried and stored at low
temperature.
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