Q&A - PSLE Science

[mrswongtuition]

tianzhu:

Hi atutor2001


I’ve tried unsuccessfully to find articles on whether a plucked leaf is a living thing or not. I take it as a non living thing just like a plucked apple.

Best wishes

I asked this question to my HOD of Science (she is a Biology trained teacher).

She says that the plucked leaf is a living thing until it shows signs of decay to indicate that it is dead, i.e. a non-living thing.

She says it's the same for fruits. Her explanation is very similar to glchua. (!!! Are you my boss??? !!!)

[atutor2001]

tianzhu:

Hi atutor2001


I’ve tried unsuccessfully to find articles on whether a plucked leaf is a living thing or not. I take it as a non living thing just like a plucked apple.

Best wishes

Hi tianzhu

Thank you very much.

Regards

[tianzhu]

Hi atutor2001


Nice to have you back. Does this signal the beginning of a new season?

Best wishes

[tianzhu]

mrswongtuition:

She says that the plucked leaf is a living thing until it shows signs of decay to indicate that it is dead, i.e. a non-living thing.

Hi Mrs Wong

Thank you.

Best wishes

[Full.010894Cream]

Thanks, Tianzhu!


Ya, it's kinda preparation, more for myself than my boy coz I'm sure he's more in tune with this kinda question than I m!

[James Ang]

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[James Ang]

correct answer is D

[parentof3]

I have a question.


Why do farmers cut off the leaves of the radish before selling them?

Thanks

[pecalis]

Just my guess - to prevent loss of water thru the leaves.

[James Ang]

parentof3:

I have a question.


Why do farmers cut off the leaves of the radish before selling them?

Thanks

The food stored in the radish may be utilised by the radish to grow into a young plant and the radish will shrink in size.