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Lab #12 Potometer

The laboratory experiment aims to investigate the rate of transpiration using a photometer under three conditions: normal lab conditions, in front of a fan, and under a strong light source. The procedure involves setting up the photometer with a plant, measuring the distance and time for transpiration, and analyzing the results to determine which condition had the highest rate of transpiration. The document also includes sections for background knowledge, analysis, limitations, conclusions, and reflections on the findings.

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Lab #12 Potometer

The laboratory experiment aims to investigate the rate of transpiration using a photometer under three conditions: normal lab conditions, in front of a fan, and under a strong light source. The procedure involves setting up the photometer with a plant, measuring the distance and time for transpiration, and analyzing the results to determine which condition had the highest rate of transpiration. The document also includes sections for background knowledge, analysis, limitations, conclusions, and reflections on the findings.

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Laboratory #12

Aim: To investigate the rate of transpiration using a photometer under different


conditions

(a) Normal lab. Condition


(b) In front of a fan
(c) In strong light source (lamp)

Material and apparatus: Plant, photometer, container of water, fan, lamp, plasterscene,
retort stand

Procedure: Drawing of apparatus on page +++

1. The photometer was set up as shown on page +++


2. The plant was fitted exactly into the rubber tubing of the
photometer.
3. The apparatus was placed into a container of water. The
syringe was opened, allowing water to enter the photometer.
By the movement of a pull and push operation an air bubble
was adjusted to the zero mark.
4. The distance was measured as well as the time taken.
5. The photometer was used again for the other two(2)
conditions.

Results

Title

Condition Distance Time Distance Time Avg. Avg.


(cm) (sec) (cm) (sec) Dist. Time

Normal lab. conditions

In front of fan

In strong light using a lamp

Analysis and Interpretation


(a) Background Knowledge
What is transpiration?
Conditions affecting transpiration
What is a photometer

(b) Explanation of results


Which rate condition (fan, bright light, and normal) was the fastest and explain why.
For each condition, state what occurred and explain why.

Limitation

Conclusion

Reflection

SKILL CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT MARK SUGGESTED


MARK

Analysis and (A) Background Knowledge/biological relationship to


Interpretation
investigation/ observation
(A+I)
Lab. No. 12 Clear definition of transpiration 1
Condition affection transpiration
1
Clear information on what is a photometer.

(B) Explanation/Interpretation of results


Which condition had the greatest rate of
1
transpiration
Transpiration rate explained in front of fan
1

Transpiration rate explained in front of lamp


1
Transpiration rate explained at normal condition 1

(C) Limitations
2
Sources of error.
Factors preventing positive results

(D) Conclusion
2
Based on observation related to the aim

(E) Reflections
Influence of laboratory finding to real life 0
Applications in specific areas
10

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