HOMEPlant and usLet's examine photosynthesis
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Preparations | ||
・a bag to put plants in(polyethylene) ・gas detecting tube model2EL (Carbon dioxide) ・a straw ・a rubber band |
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・plants | ||
Procedure of the experiment | ||
First, put the plants into the bag of polyethylene. | ||
Bind the bag with a rubber band. | ||
Insert a straw into the bag, and blow. (Carbon dioxide levels will become too high if you blow too much air in. A few blows may be sufficient. ) | ||
A gas detecting tube shows the level of carbon dioxide in the bag. | ||
We put it in a place where sunlight hits it well so that photosynthesis will go on for about 1 hour. | ||
This is the bag after sitting for 1 hour. | ||
Once again, insert the gas detecting tube in the bag to show the carbon dioxide levels. | ||
Results | ||
The Carbon dioxide level before photosynthesis was about 2.5%. |
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The Carbon dioxide level after photosynthesis decreased about 0.03%. | ||
Conclusion | ||
By putting plants in a place where sunlight hits it, carbon dioxide could be absorbed by photosynthesis. |