Stages in the germination of seeds

To study the conditions needed for seed germination

A seed will germinate only if there is water, air and suitable

temperature

Type of seed
Conditions for seed germination - presence of air & water only
The germination of the seed

green peas ,cotton, cooled boiled water, labeling paper

test tubes, refrigerator, test tube rack, thread , ruler

1. Four test tubes are prepared, labeled A, B, C & D, with their

contents as shown in diagram

2. Test tubes A, B & C are placed in the laboratory. Test tube D

is placed in the refrigerator

3. The seeds are observed/ measured for three days.

7.1 Qualitative
Test
tube
A
B
C
D

Water
/
X
/
/

Presence
Air
Warmth
/
/
/
/
X
/
/
X

Germination of
seeds
Germinate
No
No
No

7.2 Stages in seed germination [test tube A]

8.1 State relationship between manipulated variable and variable

observed/ measured[ hypothesis]:

Radicle will grow in length/ seed will germinate when

there are water, air and suitable temperature

8.2 Explain consequence if one of the variables is absent.

If water is absent, the seed will not germinate because

all three conditions are required for seed to germinate.

9.1 How well do my results support my original hypothesis?

The hypothesis is accepted

9.2 A seed will germinate only if water, air and suitable

temperature are present.