WAEC Biology 1996 Question 27

Question 27

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

In a water culture experiment, the culture solution in a transparent beaker turned green. What precaution should have been taken to prevent the culture solution from turning green?

  1. A.Changing the culture solution regularly
  2. B.Increasing the number of times the culture is aerated
  3. C.Covering the transparent beaker with black cloth
  4. D.Adding warm alcohol to bleach the green colour
  5. E.Sterilizing the beaker in a hot oven before use
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Covering the transparent beaker with black cloth)

Explanation

Green algae grew in the light; covering the beaker keeps light out so algae cannot grow.