In this experiment, we tested our hypothesis through the use of Elodea leaves and phenol red. Phenol red is an indicator that shows whether carbon dioxide is being consumed or produced. We also used 4 test tubes, phenol red, straw, pipette, aluminum foil, light, and a timer. We began this experiment by filling four beakers with phenol red. We labeled the tubes 1, 2, 3, and 4. We used a straw and blew into tubes 1 and 2 until it turned yellow, which indicates a lower pH and a higher carbon dioxide level. We placed the Elodea twigs into tubes 1 and 2. We then covered the top of all the tubes with aluminum foil. We placed tubes 1 and 3 in bright light and tubes 2 and 4 in the dark for 40 minutes. After 40 minutes, we took removed the tubes …show more content…
Test tube 1 consisted of an Elodea leaf placed in phenol red. A group member blew into the tube to add more carbon dioxide to the phenol red, which changed the color from red to yellow. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 equaling to definite yellow and 10 equaling definite red, we rated the initial color of the test tube a 2. The test tube was then placed in the light for 40 minutes. After the 40 minutes, the test tube color had converted back to red (rating =10). This change in color occurred because the Elodea plant was preforming photosynthesis. The plant was using the carbon dioxide in the phenol red solution to carry out …show more content…
Tube 4 consisted of a test tube with phenol red placed in the dark for 40 minutes. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 equaling definite yellow and 10 equaling definite red, we rated the test tube as a 10. After 40 minutes in the dark, the test tube color changed from red to a red-orange, which we rated as 7. I did not expect this tube to change in color because it was the control. The Elodea leaf was not added to this test tube, so there was not anything placed in it to cause the change in color. The results of my experiment agree with my text. My text states that if carbon dioxide, oxygen and a light source is present, then the plant will carry out photosynthesis will begin. The plant will be unable to begin or carry out photosynthesis if the right components are not available (Farabee 2007). My hypothesis was partially correct. The tube containing the Elodea leaf placed under the light did change in color because photosynthesis was being performed. The tube containing the Elodea leaf placed in darkness did not change color because photosynthesis was not being performed. My hypothesis was partially incorrect because the control (tube 3 and tube 4) did not remain the same color. Tube 3 changed by 4 units from red to orange and tube 4 changed by 3 units from red to
The sunset yellow dye had a faster and more linear reaction time than allura red; this could be caused by incorrect dilutions of the dye and
Especially since the experiment states that it was a healthy plant, whereas a yellowish, drooping malnourished plant would not be able to provide sufficient data. So for the time being it'll take in CO2 until it stops functioning without the sun. Tube C would also be yellow because there is no longer equilibrium once the plant runs out of initial energy from it's previous lit environment(before being used for the experiment). Tube D will not change because there is nothing with get the blue
The hypothesis that was provided to this question was If Phenol Red is add with the other chemicals then a color change will occur. Methods: To begin the lab 40 mL of Phenol red were obtained in a beaker, and 40 mL of water were obtained in a separate beaker. Next one plastic baggie was
Collected Lumbricus terrestris should be in a closed container, until otherwise instructed. 2. Prepare Lumbricus terrestris for experiment, open up the container and place the CO2 sensor in container. 3. Let them sit for 2 minutes before placing within the incubator.(Repeat for each trial) 4.
Quinn Nguyen Floating Leaf Disk Photosynthesis Lab Conclusion: Graph your results for all 3 trials on one graph. Label the graph, both axes, and provide a legend to distinguish each trial. What was the rate of photosynthesis for each variable? How many leaves floated per minute? Rate of photosynthesis (leaves/min) Spinach: (2-0)/25 = 0.08
Because carbon dioxide is absorbed by the plant during photosynthesis less carbon dioxide present in the chamber is a sign that photosynthesis is working. The four lights used for this experiment range across the light spectrum on both sides in order to test a wider variety of wavelengths. All lights will be placed directly on the spinach leaf at the same distance so as not to give any spinach leaf a different light intensity, which could affect the data. This experiment will be able to show which light, ranging across the light spectrum, will allow the Spinach to perform photosynthesis more efficiently.
LABORATORY REPORT EXERCISE #5 INTRODUCTION TO THE COMPOUND LIGHT MICROSCOPE, PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS Name_______________________________Section_____Teacher______________Date________ PRE-LAB QUESTIONS - answer the following questions using your textbook and valid internet sources. Be sure to cite your sources at the end of the prelab. You can type your answers to all questions except #1 and #9 directly into this document and then submit via Canvas. Type the answers for #1 and #9 at the end of the document. 1.
The control to this experiment would be a open container with the same amount of Daphnia and observed for the same amount of time. There would also be a container with certain levels of oxygen concentration that would be observed. The independent variable of this experiment is the oxygen concentration in which the Daphnia will be placed in and the dependent variable of the experiment is the hemoglobin produced in the Daphnia. It takes an estimated two to three days for daphnia in hypoxic conditions to appear red, so the colors of the organisms would be observed for multiple days in order to see the whole process of hemoglobin synthesis in Daphnia. The effect of oxygen concentration on the hemoglobin produced in Daphnia will be tested by placing saran wrap over the petri dish in which the Daphnia live in with varying amounts of openings and measuring the amount of Daphnia that appear red due to the hemoglobin produced in it’s
As stated in the background of the lab, "seeds are considered to be in a period of dormancy, where they metabolize stored energy at a very slow rate while the seed is still considered alive" (Hands On Labs). During germination, the developing plant embryo uses the stored food supply in the seed for cellular energy and growth. Thus, cellular respiration is taking place as the seeds grow. Without water the seeds cannot begin germinating thus the seeds in test tube N did not undergo photosynthesis(Hands On Labs). B. Were the seeds in the “G” tube undergoing both photosynthesis and respiration, only photosynthesis, or only respiration?
These findings show that the null hypothesis is rejected, and that there is a major difference between the observed and expected values. It is also observed that in the data in Figure 1.1, as the concentration of the NaHCO3 increases, the greater the production of oxygen. The highest photosynthetic rate is in at a 1.0% concentration of NaHCO3and the lowest in at a 0.1% concentration of NaHCO3. It is also important to note that the 0.4% concentration of NaHCO3 had a greater oxygen production than the 0.6% concentration of NaHCO3.
The objective of this study was to test the phototactic response of Daphnia when exposed to red (>600 nm) and white light. A 30 x 2 cm clear acrylic mesocosms with a 10 cm counting area was filled with distilled water and 10 Daphnia. We counted the number of Daphnia that traveled to the lit counting area after 10 minutes. There were twice as many Daphnia in the lit counting area for the control (white light) compared to the experimental group (red light). The results showed that red light had a negative effect on the phototaxis of Daphnia.
Introduction: In this task I will be researching the effect that acid rain has on the rate of plant growth. Acid rain is any type of precipitation with a high pH, with high levels of nitric acids. The reason why I had chosen this topic was because acid rain seems to have a great effect on the effect of plant growth, and plants play a very important role in our ecosystem. Acid rain is a major problem in our environment when we are not able to neutralize the acidity.
Intro. Day after day we harm the environment and we don’t even know we are doing it. By creating new technology, paper, waste products, and new chemicals we advance through with a consequence. The consequence of pollution. Pollution harms the environment thinning the ozone layer.
The 3 concentrations of enzymes were 0.5 ml, 1.0 ml, and 2.0 ml of turnip extract, while the substrate consisted of 0.1ml, 0.2 ml, and 0.4 ml of hydrogen peroxide. In a separate tube, the control was made up of turnip extract and guaiacol, known as the color reagent. This was recorded the absorbance every 20 seconds for 3 minutes.
Research Question: How does the presence of light impact the rate of transpiration in plants? Aim: The aim of this experiment was to investigate how the presence of light affects the rate of transpiration in plants. Hypothesis: As light intensity increases, the rate of transpiration (water uptake) in a plant increases.