Question: What effect does light have on photosynthesis? Hypothesis: Relative to the question posed, what is your hypothesis? • We hypothesize that: Prediction: If your hypothesis is true, what do you expect to occur? • We predict that if: Experimental Design: • The independent variable that was manipulated (varied among treatments) was: • The standardized variables that were kept the same across all treatments were: • The dependent variable that was measured was: • Describe treatment groups. ? Plants in the experimental group were subjected to: ? Plants in the control group were subjected to: Data Collection: Record your results in Table 7.4. Table 7.4 The effects of light on photosynthesis and subsequent changes in the color of Phenol Red. Observations | Water Plant¹ + Phenol Red | Phenol Red | | Light | Dark | Light | Dark Starting Color (after adding CO?) | Orange- Yellow (Light Yellow) | Orange- Yellow (Light Yellow) | Orange- Yellow (Light Yellow) | Orange- Yellow (Light Yellow) Ending Color | Orange- Pink (Light Pink) | Yellow (Dark Yellow) | Orange- Yellow (Light Yellow) | Orange- Yellow (Light Yellow) Any Gas Bubbles Observed? | Yes | No | |
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What effect does light have on photosynthesis? Light is essential for photosynthesis as it provides the energy needed for the process. In the presence of light, plants are able to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen through photosynthesis. Show more…
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