Section C Answer either question 8 or question 9. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2015). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [5] example named ;
2. [5] large surface area ;
3. [5] related adaptation, e.g. wing, air bladder, etc. ; A feathery, hairy
4. [5] allows plant to colonise new areas ; A transport away from parent plant
5. [5] reduces competition ;
6. [max 5] water ;
7. [max 5] softening testa / seed coat ;
8. [max 5] activation of enzymes ;
9. [max 5] solvent ;
10. [max 5] oxygen ;
11. [max 5] ref. respiration* ;
12. [max 5] energy (for germination / growth)* ;
13. [max 5] suitable temperature ;
14. [max 5] ref. enzyme / named enzyme action ;
15. [max 5] break down food store ;
16. [max 5] ref. respiration* ;
17. [max 5] energy (for germination / growth)* ; * award only once, either for oxygen or temperature