Rate of Photosynthesis

Since the photosynthetic rate of plants absorbs carbon dioxide and uses photosynthesis to obtain oxygen, we tried to determine photosynthetic rate. In this experiment, we will examine how sodium bicarbonate affects photosynthetic rate. Required equipment ---------------- u Glass funnel u Table lamp u 1 liter beaker u Test tube u Aquatic plants (weeds in Canada pond) u Clay ball u Sodium bicarbonate u Razor 40 W Light bulb u 30 cm wooden ruler u watch u stirring bar with instrument

Objective: To study how carbon dioxide affect photosynthetic rate. Assumption: The photosynthetic rate of aquatic vegetation water changes with the change of carbon dioxide. Background: Photosynthesis Photosynthesis is a process by which autotrophs convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates and oxygen using light energy of sunlight. An autotrophic organism is an organism that is capable of producing nutrients and organic compounds using inorganic materials. - Companies worldwide raise funds in the capital markets and fund their expansion, acquisitions and other businesses. This is usually done through financing with equity and / or debt. Equity finance is the process by which a company sells shares and procures funds. Financing with debt includes, for example, loans to companies by issuing corporate bonds. Company decisions on how to increase capital will affect its capital structure and thus may affect the value of the company.

Temperature: Raise the temperature to promote chemical reaction of photosynthesis. The photosynthetic rate increases with increasing temperature. The photosynthesis rate usually peaks at a certain temperature, and photosynthesis begins to decrease as the temperature rises further. Photosynthesis is an important process. You need as many opportunities as possible to understand what happens when plants use light to make fuel. Photosynthesis for illumination of PBS is an excellent resource to investigate causes and methods of photosynthesis. Please try the puzzle at the end!