Case study·Standard multi-step (3/5)·No calculator
Difficulty guide
The label describes the problem, not your ability.
1/5 - Foundational
Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.
2/5 - Routine exam skill
Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.
3/5 - Standard multi-step
Exam-style problem with multiple steps or a common trap.
4/5 - Hard exam skill
High-end exam problem; combines methods carefully.
5/5 - Challenge
Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.
Question
Two identical seedlings are kept in boxes. Box P has a side hole for light. Box Q has light from above. After two days, the shoot in P bends, while the shoot in Q remains nearly straight.
Total: 4 marks
(a) Name the response shown by the shoot in P. (1 mark)
(b) Explain why the shoot bends. (2 marks)
(c) Why does Q remain nearly straight? (1 mark)
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