The Heat Produced by Respiration can be Measured Flashcards
1
Q
What do you do first?
A
Prepare two sets of beans
2
Q
What do you do second?
A
Add each set of beans to a vacuum flask - make sure some air left in flask
3
Q
Why do you make sure some air is left in the flask?
A
So the beans can respire aerobically
4
Q
What do you do third?
A
Place a thermometer into each flask and seal the top with cotton wool
5
Q
How long do you record the temp of each flask for daily?
A
A week
6
Q
What happens when the germinating beans respire and produce heat?
A
The test flask’s temperature will increase compared to the control flask
