Paper chromatography is a useful technique for separating and identifying pigments and other molecules from cell extracts that contain a complex mixture of molecules. The solvent moves up the paper by capillary action‚ which occurs as a result of the attraction of solvent molecules to the paper and the attraction of solvent molecules to one another. As the solvent moves up the paper‚ it carries along any substances dissolved in it. The pigments are carried along at different rates because they
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Introduction: Trying to find a good‚ quantitative procedure that students can use for exploring photosynthesis is a challenge. The standard procedures such as counting oxygen bubbles generated by an elodea stem tend to not be “student” proof or reliable. This is a particular problem if your laboratory instruction emphasizes student-generated questions. Over the years‚ I have found the floating leaf disk assay technique to be reliable and understandable to students. Once the students are familiar
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intensity on the rate of photosynthesis. What is Photosynthesis? Photosynthesis is how plants get their food. The reason why plants have leaves‚ roots or being green is all linked to photosynthesis. In photosynthesis‚ a plant takes carbon dioxide from the air and water from the soil and uses the light from sunlight to turn them into food. Photosynthesis occurs only in the presence of light‚ and takes place in the chloroplasts of green plant cells. Photosynthesis can be defined as the production
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Photosynthesis is the process which plants use to change Carbon Dioxide and water into sugar by using the sunlight. Photosynthesis usually take place in plants cell such as chloroplast. In this lab experiment‚ we used sodium bicarbonate to influence photosynthesis. Sodium bicarbonate is a formula of NaHCO3 (baking soda). In this lab experiment‚ we observed photosynthesis in spinach leave and investigated the effect of sodium bicarbonate on photosynthesis. The experiment was to determine how many
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Cells of all organisms are capable in acquiring the energy necessary to fuel chemical reactions for growth‚ repair‚ survival‚ and reproduction. Photosynthesis & cellular respiration are the main pathways of energy flow in living things. Photosynthesis is a process by which plants and some other organisms convert‚ light energy from the sun‚ CO2 from the air & H2O from the earth‚ into chemical energy stored in molecules like glucose. Cellular respiration is a process in which O2 is delivered to cells
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Biology Investigation Problem: How does light affect the rate of Photosynthesis? The Plan In my experiment I am going to see how light affects the rate of photosynthesis. To do this experiment I am going to set up the apparatus as shown in figure 1. The apparatus I am going to use are the following: - 1 Tripod 1 300ml Beaker 1 Boiling Tube 1 Clamp Stand 1Clamp 1 Boss 1 Ring Binder 1 Lamp 1 1 Metre Ruler 1 Thermometer 1 Stop Clock To do the experiment I will set up the apparatus first. I
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: The purpose of the experiment was to determine the wavelength and light intensity effect on the reaction rate of photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the conversion of light energy to chemical energy in the form of organic compounds. There are two phases in photosynthesis‚ the light reaction and dark reaction. The following experiment tested only the light reaction. Photosynthesis takes place on the chloroplast‚ and the chloroplast contains chlorophyll pigments which absorb light energy. Pigments
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Photosynthesis Investigation Research Question How does length of pondweed affect the amount of bubbles produced in 2 minutes by pondweed during the process of photosynthesis? Independent variable: Length of pondweed (8/10/12 cm). Dependent variables: amount of bubbles produced in 2 minutes. Control variables: Volume of water in the beaker (500ml)‚ The volume of water has to be the same every time‚ so when doing the experiment I need to make sure I always use these 500 ml that i have already
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In the Calvin cycle‚ getting pulled into the cells using RUBISCO to facilitate the process incorporated gaseous CO2 molecules. RUBISCO acts much like a sponge with a great absorptive power to suck up the CO2 from the air surrounding a plant. Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy‚ normally from the Sun‚ into chemical energy that can be later released to fuel the organisms’ activities. When light hits an object‚ it is absorbed or reflected. When it
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This document of BIO 100 Assignment Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration includes answers to the next questions: Complete the matrix. Use the following questions to aid in completion: Biology - General Biology Assignment: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Energy acquisition is essential for all life. Whether the organism is classified as plant or animal‚ single-celled or multi-cellular‚ the exchange of energy and the formation of products consist of a series of chemical reactions
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