Photosynthesis

The graph shows a linear relationship between light intensity between 0-150 µmoles photons m-2s-1 until the rate of oxygen production slowed between 150-350

Have you ever really wondered how different variables can affect how plants go through photosynthesis? Well, in this experiment, the purpose was to see how various environmental conditions can affect the overall photosynthetic capacity of a specific plant. The factors, light, darkness, cold, and heat were applied to see how the different components would affect the photosynthesis on spinach plants. Each group was given a different factor to test. Out group was given the light factor. The hypothesis for this experiment is that when adding light as a factor, the light will affect the overall plant photosynthesis.

The experiment first started by the calculation of the net oxygen production under white light, it started by putting the Elodea in a volumeter tube containing 3% sodium bicarbonate solution, which was assembled to the volumeter by covering the tube with the plug/pipet/syringe assembly (a 1-2cm air space between the bicarbonate solution and the top rubber cover of the volumeter tube should be left.) Then, clamp the volumeter onto the clamp stand using the tube clamp and fill 2000ml beaker with cold tap water. The beaker should be placed on the clamp stand between the volumeter tube and the light lamp. A five minutes stabilization

A. *** changed 8/28 *** For each input of photosynthesis, predict the effect on both the light-capturing reactions and Calvin Cycle if that one input is limited.

12. Describe two ways (two different things you could measure) to estimate the rate of photosynthesis in a particular plant. What specific measurements would you need to make for each in order to estimate GROSS photosynthesis?

When using algae beads and a CO2 indicator, the process of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration can be measured. In this experiment the intensity of light will be altered in each trail, and the rate of Photosynthesis will then be measured. As you rise from low light intensity to higher light intensity, the rate of photosynthesis will increase because there is more light available to drive the reactions of photosynthesis. However, once the light intensity gets high enough, the rate won’t increase anymore since there will be more-light than water and CO2; there will not be enough components from light, water, and CO2 to create the process of Photosynthesis. As CO2 dissolves and the amount of CO2 goes up, the pH will lower, which means the solutions color will change varying form red, orange and yellow, all pending on what the pH is at. CO2 will be produced from respiration, all while photosynthesis absorbs the CO2. This means that when the rate of photosynthesis is less than respiration, pH levels will decrease, and CO2 concentration will increase. Vis versa, when pH levels increase

The leveling bulb must be leveled with the amount of water in the buret at all times. Timing should begin after 2 ml of oxygen has been produced and must be recorded at 2 ml intervals until 14 ml of oxygen has accumulated. After recording the time, the first part of the experiment is now complete.

Think fast. Think green. What comes to mind when you hear the word photosynthesis? Take a short quiz to see how much you know!

The experimenters feel confident in this experiment because each level of IV was performed 5 times. To ensure validity, the experimenters kept environmental constants such as pH of substance, concentration of Alka Seltzer, solvent substance and amount of water. Also, the experimenters decided to stop time after the substance stopped fizzing and was relatively clear to see through. Looking back at the lab, the experimenters should have stopped time only when the solution got completely clear. In the beginning of the lab, the experimenters waited till the solution stopped making fizzing noises- this time was relatively the same throughout the experiment.

The first side of the proverbial coin is photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is an endergonic reaction, meaning that plants absorb light energy, in order to turn carbon dioxide and water into chemical energy.

The intention of this experiment is to determine the effects of pH on the rate of photosynthesis in living leaves. Photosynthesis is a process by which plants convert light energy captured from the sun into chemical energy which they use to perform various plant functions. During the photosynthesis process, light, carbon dioxide, and water react to produce products: sugar and oxygen. The equation for photosynthesis is:

One could say that it is the house where photosynthesize occur. The chlorophyll never changes from its original form nor is combined when photosynthesis occurs.

The Effect of Light Intensity and Temperature on the Rate of Photosynthesis Aim The aim of my experiment is to determine whether intensity of light and temperature would affect the rate of photosynthesis in a plant. To do this, I will place a piece of pondweed in varying light intensities and temperatures, and observe the amount of oxygen being given off. I am using pondweed because of its unusual quality of giving off bubbles of gas from a cut end, when placed in water. Introduction Photosynthesis occurs only in the presence of light, and takes place in the chloroplasts of green plant cells.

Record the height of the bubbles in a table every minute until the stopwatch reaches 5 minutes.

     Photosynthesis is a biochemical process in which plant, algae, and some bacteria harness the energy of light to produce food. Nearly all living things depend on energy produced from photosynthesis for their nourishment, making it vital to life on Earth. It is also responsible for producing the oxygen that makes up a large portion of the Earth¡¦s atmosphere. Factors that affect photosynthesis are light intensity and wave length, carbon dioxide concentration, and temperature.