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3.3 Plant disease

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A scientist investigated the effect of the number of aphids on the yield of a bean crop. The figure shows the scientist's results.

Figure: The yield of a bean crop plotted against the mean number of aphids per bean plant

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Describe the relationship shown in the figure. Use data from the figure in your answer.

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b.

A grower has a mean of 30 aphids per bean plant. Suggest why the grower may decide not to treat this crop with a pesticide.

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3.3 Plant disease Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /3.3 Plant disease

58 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 3.3 Plant disease, covering 3.3.1 Detection and identification of plant diseases and 3.3.2 Plant defence responses. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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