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Which plant would be healthier, image 1 (on the left) or image 2 (on the right)? Why? Complete the following questions to create a CER statement (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning).

Part A: State your claim as to which plant is healthier.

(1 point)
Responses

A. Plant image 1 is healthier.
A. Plant image 1 is healthier.

B. Plant image 2 is healthier.
B. Plant image 2 is healthier.

C. Neither plant is healthy.
C. Neither plant is healthy.

D. Both plants are equally healthy.
D. Both plants are equally healthy.
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Part B: Provide evidence to support your claim.(1 point)
Responses

A. In Picture 1, the vacuoles are small, and the cell walls appear weak.
A. In Picture 1, the vacuoles are small, and the cell walls appear weak.

B. In Picture 2, the vacuoles are small or shrunken, and the cell walls appear weak and collapsed.
B. In Picture 2, the vacuoles are small or shrunken, and the cell walls appear weak and collapsed.

C. In Picture 1, the vacuoles are large and full, and the cell walls are rigid and well-defined.
C. In Picture 1, the vacuoles are large and full, and the cell walls are rigid and well-defined.

D. In Picture 2, the vacuoles are large and full, and the cell walls are rigid.
D. In Picture 2, the vacuoles are large and full, and the cell walls are rigid.
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Part C: Explain how the evidence supports the claim.(1 point)
Responses

A. The plant in Picture 2 is unhealthy because small vacuoles indicate a lack of water and weak cell walls suggest poor structure.
A. The plant in Picture 2 is unhealthy because small vacuoles indicate a lack of water and weak cell walls suggest poor structure.

B. The plant in Picture 1 is unhealthy because large vacuoles indicate water loss.
B. The plant in Picture 1 is unhealthy because large vacuoles indicate water loss.

C. The plant in Picture 1 is healthier because large vacuoles store water and rigid cell walls provide structural support.
C. The plant in Picture 1 is healthier because large vacuoles store water and rigid cell walls provide structural support.

D. The plant in Picture 2 is healthier because large vacuoles store water and rigid cell walls provide support.

1 answer

Part A: Claim

C. Plant image 1 is healthier.

Part B: Evidence

C. In Picture 1, the vacuoles are large and full, and the cell walls are rigid and well-defined.

Part C: Reasoning

C. The plant in Picture 1 is healthier because large vacuoles store water and rigid cell walls provide structural support.

Complete CER Statement:

Claim: Plant image 1 is healthier.
Evidence: In Picture 1, the vacuoles are large and full, and the cell walls are rigid and well-defined.
Reasoning: The plant in Picture 1 is healthier because large vacuoles store water and rigid cell walls provide structural support, indicating that the plant is well-hydrated and has a robust structure, which are essential for its overall health.