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A group of pupils carried out an investigation to find out if microorganisms can grow. They took a 1 slice of bread and sprinkled a few drops of water on it. The moist bread was put into a clear plastic bag and then left for one week. The result of the experiment is shown in Diagram 1.

Diagram 1

(a) What is the purpose (aim) of the investigation?

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(b) State one relationship (hypothesis) between the day and size of dark spot.

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(c) Identify the dark spots.

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(d) Suggest one way to prevent the bread from getting spoilt very fast.

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Some microorganisms are very useful to mankind. (e) Give two uses of the useful microorganisms. 1. _________________________________ 2. _________________________________

(f) State the conclusion that can be made based on the observation.

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2 An investigation has been carried out by the following steps. 1. Mix one teaspoon of sugar and two teaspoons of dried yeast with some water in a conical flask. 2. Insert a balloon over the mouth of the conical flask. 3. Left outside in a warm place for 20 minutes. Diagram 2 shows the conical flask containing warm water, yeast and sugar.

Diagram 2

(a) Predict what will happen after 20 minutes of investigation.

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(b) State one reason (inference) based on your answer in (a).

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(c) State another observation that can be found after 20 minutes.

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(d) State one reason (inference) based on your answer in (c).

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(e) What can be concluded in the investigation?

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3 The following shows a conversation between a doctor and a patient.

Patient: There are itchy red spots on my skin all over my body. Doctor: You are infected with a disease called X. I will give you an injection and you will be alright in two days time. Patient: Thank you, doctor. (a) What would X most probably be? _______________________________________ (b) State another symptom that the patient could have faced.

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(c) What is the possible cause of the disease X?

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[1 mark] (d) How does this disease spread?

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[1 mark] (e) State two ways to prevent microorganisms from spreading.

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[2 marks] A patient who is infected with contagious disease Y is being quarantined in a hospital. (f) State two possible contagious diseases which can be Y.

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