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
Design and interpret surface-area-to-volume ratio investigations using suitable variables, controls and measured changes.
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 mm
block 28 mm×8 mm×8 mm
block 311 mm×11 mm×11 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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