Lab 5 - Osmosis in Plant Tissues

  • Due Nov 3, 2024 at 11:59pm
  • Points 20
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Rubric

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Osmosis AI ORR
Osmosis AI ORR
Criteria Ratings Pts
Understanding key terms
Clearly defines osmosis, isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions.
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4 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
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4 pts
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Explanation of causal factors
Makes accurate inferences about changes in potato cylinders based on solution concentrations and the relation to osmosis. Explains the purpose of the control.
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4 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
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4 pts
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Limitations
Acknowledges relevant limitations.
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2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
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2 pts
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Conclusion
Draws a clear and logical conclusion supported by data: role of osmosis in lab, overall changes seen in potato strips.
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2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
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2 pts
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Observations
Initial and final length, changes in length and texture of potato cylinders are accurately listed for each sucrose experiment
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4 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
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4 pts
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Use of scientific terminology
report accurately and concisely using scientific terminology and conventions as necessary
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1 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
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1 pts
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Data presentation
Uses enclosed table to represent data. Table has appropriate headings. Title is present.
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3 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
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3 pts
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