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CSEC Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 3(c)(i)

Figure 5 shows the thorn apple fruit in two stages, green and dry.

Identify the method of dispersal of the thorn apple fruit shown in Figure 5.

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  1. 3(a)(i)Identify the structures labelled I to IV in Figure 4.[4 marks]
  2. 3(a)(ii)What is the function of the structure labelled IV?[1 mark]
  3. 3(b)(i)Name ONE method of dispersal for EACH of the following: Red pea (Red kidney bean) Coconut[2 marks]
  4. 3(b)(ii)Suggest TWO features of the coconut shown in Figure 4 that are important in its dispersal.[2 marks]
  5. 3(b)(iii)Suggest why coconut trees are usually found along the coastlines of islands while red pea plants are found inland.[3 marks]
  6. 3(c)(ii)Suggest why thorn apple plants are usually found growing in clusters around the parent plant.[2 marks]

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