Exploring Photosynthesis and Plant Pigments

  • Determine the number of pigments in a sample using paper chromatography.
  • Formulate hypotheses predicting the effect of varying light conditions and dissolved carbon dioxide concentration on the rate of oxygen production as a proxy for the rate of photosynthesis.
  • Collect and graph data.
  • Use the data to explain the need for light and carbon dioxide on the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis.

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Materials

  • Isopropyl Alcohol, 70%, 7 mL
  • 2 Drinking Straws
  • Chromatography Paper Strip
  • Baking Soda
  • Medicine Cup
  • Straight Pin
  • 4 Syringes, 10 mL
  • 4 Syringe Stands
  • Dropping Pipet
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