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Question 11

In a survey, people of different ages were asked if they thought that plant cloning is a good idea or a bad idea. The results of the survey are shown below:

  • Under 24: 12.5% Good idea, 87.5% Bad idea
  • 25 to 34: 16.0% Good idea, 84.0% Bad idea
  • 35 to 44: 18.5% Good idea, 81.5% Bad idea
  • 45 to 54: 24.0% Good idea, 76.0% Bad idea
  • Over 55: 32.5% Good idea, 67.5% Bad idea
a.

Describe how you would plot a bar graph to show this data.

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b.

Describe the relationship between age and what people think about plant cloning.

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c.

In the 45 to 54 age group, 48 people think that plant cloning is a good idea. Calculate the total number of people surveyed in this age group. Show your working.

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d.

Plants can be cloned using a method called micropropagation (tissue culture). Describe the process of cloning plants using micropropagation.

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