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A-LevelBiologyBiological molecules9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q81 Mark

A student carried out the Benedict's test on four different concentrations of glucose solution and then recorded the time taken for the first appearance of a colour change (the end-point). The student found it difficult to identify the first appearance of a colour change and consistently timed each solution for two seconds after the colour change first appeared. This introduced a source of error into the experiment. Which statements about this error are correct? 1 The effect of the error will be reduced if the student performs three repeats at each concentration of glucose. 2 The error will prevent the student from identifying which solution has the highest concentration of glucose. 3 The error is systematic as the student consistently timed each solution for two seconds after the end-point.

A1 and 2
B1 and 3
C2 and 3
D3 only

✓ Correct answer

D: 3 only

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Biological molecules, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 8.

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