Waterweed simulation
Affect of Light Color on the Rate of Photosynthesis
Set the simulator to 6.0 Light Level, and 6.0 CO2 Level. Adjust the colors to complete the table.
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Light Color l Number of Bubbles (Light = 6.0 | CO2 = 6.0)
Red l 13
Blue l 15
Green l 6
Colorless l 22
1. Based on the data, what color of light results in the fastest rate of photosynthesis?
Colorless light results in the fastest rate of photosynthesis. So when we more bubbles this means that more photosynthesis is happening.
Affect of Light Level on Photosynthesis
Set the simulator to colorless light and CO2 level to 6.0. Make adjustments to the level of light to complete the
data table.
Light Level l Number of Bubbles (Light = Colorless | CO2 = 6.0
1.0 l 4
2.0 l 8
3.0 l 11
4.0 l 14
5.0 l 17
6.0 l 21
7.0 l 24
8.0 l 26
9.0 l 27
10.0 l 30
2. Based on the data, what light level results in the fastest rate of photosynthesis?
The light level 10.0 is the fastest rate of photosynthesis.
Set the simulator to 6.0 Light Level, and 6.0 CO2 Level. Adjust the colors to complete the table.
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Light Color l Number of Bubbles (Light = 6.0 | CO2 = 6.0)
Red l 13
Blue l 15
Green l 6
Colorless l 22
1. Based on the data, what color of light results in the fastest rate of photosynthesis?
Colorless light results in the fastest rate of photosynthesis. So when we more bubbles this means that more photosynthesis is happening.
Affect of Light Level on Photosynthesis
Set the simulator to colorless light and CO2 level to 6.0. Make adjustments to the level of light to complete the
data table.
Light Level l Number of Bubbles (Light = Colorless | CO2 = 6.0
1.0 l 4
2.0 l 8
3.0 l 11
4.0 l 14
5.0 l 17
6.0 l 21
7.0 l 24
8.0 l 26
9.0 l 27
10.0 l 30
2. Based on the data, what light level results in the fastest rate of photosynthesis?
The light level 10.0 is the fastest rate of photosynthesis.
4. Based on the simulation experiments, what factors can affect the rate of photosynthesis in a plant? How do you
know?
5. Write the equation for photosynthesis.
Equation is shown at the left<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
6. What are the bubbles you are measuring in this lab? Why do the bubbles tell you how fast photosynthesis is occurring?
The bubbles that I'm measuring in this lab are from Carbon Dioxide. Besides the bubbles tell me how fast photosyntheis is happening depending on how many CO2 , sugars , H2o ,ect.
7. Why is it important that you keep two variables constant (such as light level and color) while you're testing how a third variable (CO2 Level) affects photosynthesis?
It is important to maintain both variables constant so then, you will be able to have a more accurate answer besides you will appreciate better the difference between the experiments.
8. What settings can you put the simulator on to get the MAXIMUM rate of photosynthesis
More CO2 as well the amount of light will give me more results of a maximum photosynthesis.
know?
5. Write the equation for photosynthesis.
Equation is shown at the left<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
6. What are the bubbles you are measuring in this lab? Why do the bubbles tell you how fast photosynthesis is occurring?
The bubbles that I'm measuring in this lab are from Carbon Dioxide. Besides the bubbles tell me how fast photosyntheis is happening depending on how many CO2 , sugars , H2o ,ect.
7. Why is it important that you keep two variables constant (such as light level and color) while you're testing how a third variable (CO2 Level) affects photosynthesis?
It is important to maintain both variables constant so then, you will be able to have a more accurate answer besides you will appreciate better the difference between the experiments.
8. What settings can you put the simulator on to get the MAXIMUM rate of photosynthesis
More CO2 as well the amount of light will give me more results of a maximum photosynthesis.