Three plants A, B and C are placed in beakers containing coloured water. The water in each beaker is covered with a layer of oil. The leaves were removed from plant B, while plant C was exposed to a strong light. [5 MARKS] (a) In which plant A, B or C, would the water move up fastest? Give a suitable reason for your answer. (b) In which plant would water move slowly? (c) Why is the water covered with oil? (d) What is being investigated in this experiment?

Three plants A, B and C are placed in beakers containing coloured wate

1.	Three plants A, B and C are placed in beakers containing coloured water. The water in each beaker is covered with a layer of oil. The leaves were removed from plant B, while plant C was exposed to a strong light. [5 MARKS] (a) In which plant A, B or C, would the water move up fastest? Give a suitable reason for your answer. (b) In which plant would water move slowly? (c) Why is the water covered with oil? (d) What is being investigated in this experiment?
Answer» Three plants A, B and C are placed in beakers containing coloured water. The water in each beaker is covered with a layer of oil. The leaves were removed from plant B, while plant C was exposed to a strong light. [5 MARKS] (a) In which plant A, B or C, would the water move up fastest? Give a suitable reason for your answer. (b) In which plant would water move slowly? (c) Why is the water covered with oil? (d) What is being investigated in this experiment?