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Edexcel (B) Biology A-level

CP08 - Environmental conditions and


water uptake
Flashcards

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What is the function of a potometer?

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What is the function of a potometer?

A device used to measure the rate of


water uptake of a plant, and hence the
rate of transpiration.

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Which factors affect the rate of
transpiration?

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Which factors affect the rate of transpiration?

Temperature Water supply


Humidity Surface area
Wind speed Presence of cuticle
Light intensity
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Why must the leafy shoot be cut
underwater?

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Why must the leafy shoot be cut underwater?

To prevent air bubbles from forming in


the vascular tissue.

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Outline the procedure to this practical.

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Outline the procedure to this practical.
1. Set up the potometer.
2. Clamp the capillary tube into the stand. Place the bottom of the
capillary tube into the beaker of water.
3. Smear petroleum jelly around the join to maintain airtight conditions.
4. Leave for 5 minutes for a bubble to be drawn into the capillary tube.
5. Measure the movement of the bubble along the capillary tube in a
certain length of time.
6. Repeat the experiment and change the abiotic variable

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How is the rate of transpiration
calculated?

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How is the rate of transpiration calculated?
Measure the distance travelled by the bubbles in the
capillary and the radius of the capillary.
Find the volume of water taken up by using πr2.
Divide the volume by time.

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How is light intensity controlled?

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How is light intensity controlled?

By changing the distance between the


lamp and the potometer.

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How can wind speed be controlled?

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How can wind speed be controlled?

By placing a fan near the potometer with


different speeds.

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How can humidity be controlled?

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How can humidity be controlled?

By wrapping a plastic bag around the


plant to maintain a humid environment.

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