Transport in Plants - Xylem (Topic 3B) Flashcards
1
Q
What equipment is used to measure transpiration rate
A
a potometer
2
Q
Where should the shoot be cut
A
underwater at a slant to prevent air from entering
3
Q
What part of the apparatus should bee kept underwater
A
end of the capillary tube
4
Q
What needs to be measured
A
the distance moved by the air bubble per unit time
5
Q
What equipment is used to dissect plants
A
scalpel, tweezers, water and a stain
6
Q
What part of the plant is cut
A
the stem
7
Q
Where should the sections be put
A
in water to stop them drying out
8
Q
How long sho5uld the sections be left in the stain
A
1 minute
