CAIE A-Level Biology AS 4.2.4 Sa V Ratio Investigation Questions

Design and interpret surface-area-to-volume ratio investigations using suitable variables, controls and measured changes.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Biology 9700
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Design and interpret a surface-area-to-volume ratio investigation using suitable variables, controls and measurements.

CAIE A-Level Biology AS 4.2.4 Sa V Ratio Investigation Questions question 1

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A red indicator solution was mixed with agar, and the resulting solid was cut into small cuboid blocks. The blocks were placed in an acid which turns the indicator yellow, and all other variables were kept constant. The dimensions of the three blocks used are shown.
block 13 mm×3 mm×3 mm13 \mathrm{~mm} \times 3 \mathrm{~mm} \times 3 \mathrm{~mm}
block 28 mm×8 mm×8 mm2 \quad 8 \mathrm{~mm} \times 8 \mathrm{~mm} \times 8 \mathrm{~mm}
block 311 mm×11 mm×11 mm3 \quad 11 \mathrm{~mm} \times 11 \mathrm{~mm} \times 11 \mathrm{~mm}
Which row shows the correct surface area (SA) to volume (V) ratio for each block, and the time taken for the block to turn yellow?

SA to V ratio

time to turn yellow / mins

SA to V ratio

time to turn yellow / mins

SA to V ratio

time to turn yellow / mins

0.5:1.0

4

1.33:1.0

11

1.83: 1.0

13

0.5:1.0

13

1.33:1.0

11

1.83:1.0

4

2.0:1.0

4

0.75:1.0

11

0.55:1.0

13

2.0:1.0

13

0.75:1.0

11

0.55:1.0

4

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