Aim

Problem statement
Hypothesis
Variables

Materials
Apparatus
Procedure

: To determine the conditions for seed germination.

: What conditions are needed for a seed to germinate?
: __________________________________________________________
: (a) Manipulated variable
: __________________________________
(b) Responding variable
: __________________________________
(c) Constant variable : __________________________________
: Seeds, oil cotton, cooled boiled water, labeling paper.
: Test tubes, refrigerator, test tubes racks.
:

1. Prepare four test tubes labeled A, B, C, and D, with their contents as

shown in the figure.
2. Place test tubes A, B and C in the laboratory, and the test tube D in the
refrigerator.
3. Observe the seeds after two days.
Observation

:
Test tubes

Water

Presence of
Air

Warmth

Germination of seeds

A
B
C
D
Analysis

: 1. State the absence of a substance or condition that results in the non-germination

of the seeds.
(a)
In the test tube B
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(b)
In the test tube C
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(c)
In the test tube D
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2. What are the conditions required for germination?
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3. (a) Predict if seeds will germinate in the dark.
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(b) Explain your answer.
Seeds ___________________________________________ to germinate.

Conclusion

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