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Biodiversity and populations — Question 19

QCAA 2022, Paper 1 · 1 mark

Q19 · 2022 · Paper 1Unclassified1 mark

QUESTION 19

The graph shows the effect of light intensity on the germination success of seeds from four plant species.

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Which is most likely to be a pioneer species?

(A) I

(B) II

(C) III

(D) IV

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