A Levels Biology (9700)•9700/13/M/J/22

Explanation
Diffusion visualization using pH indicator
Steps:
- Prepare acidic agar with colorless indicator; remove central 1 cm disc to form well.
- Place petri dish over card with 1 cm concentric circles for measurement.
- Add alkali to well; it diffuses outward, turning agar pink where pH rises.
- Measure pink ring radius over time against card lines to track diffusion rate.
Why C is correct:
- C describes pink color spreading in concentric rings matching card lines, aligning with Fick's law of diffusion where concentration gradient drives radial spread.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: No color change expected without alkali addition.
- B: Color remains colorless as acid dominates initially.
- D: Lines measure diffusion, not just well size.
Not enough information on exact choices, but C fits standard observation.
Final answer: C
Topic: Movement into and out of cells
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