The germinating seeds require water to grow. If they are not moist, the seeds will cease to grow and they will not be able to respire properly or the rate of respiration would drop.
The germinating seeds require water to grow. If they are not moist, the seeds will cease to grow and they will not be able to respire properly or the rate of respiration would drop.
What is the difference between respiration and photosynthesis?
Respiration is a catabolic process whereas photosynthesis is an anabolic process.
Respiration is a catabolic process whereas photosynthesis is an anabolic process.
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Plants respire all the time.
Plants respire all the time.
See lessWhy should the seeds be moist during the experiment?
The germinating seeds require water to grow. If they are not moist, the seeds will cease to grow and they will not be able to respire properly or the rate of respiration would drop.
The germinating seeds require water to grow. If they are not moist, the seeds will cease to grow and they will not be able to respire properly or the rate of respiration would drop.
See lessRespiration in plants occurs in leaves and other parts also. Why do we not use leaves instead of seeds in this experiment?
Leaves utilise carbon dioxide for photosynthesis. Hence, it would be difficult to observe the CO₂ production if leaves are used instead of seeds.
Leaves utilise carbon dioxide for photosynthesis. Hence, it would be difficult to observe the CO₂ production if leaves are used instead of seeds.
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