Product Summary
Typical experiments involving photosynthesis require students to infer photosynthetic rate changes by using chloroplasts and dye. Help your students understand this concept more completely with the Photosynthesis Tank, which allows you to directly measure the production of oxygen. The tank's lid features a convenient slot for sensors. We recommend using a pH, Wireless CO2 Sensor, and/or a Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor.
Features
- Outer tank can act as water bath to control temperature
- Can be placed on a hot plate to study the effects of temperature
- Dyes can be used to add color filters between the tanks
Applications
- Measure O2 production directly
- Control and monitor the environment of an aquatic plant
- Study changes in photosynthesis and respiration rates over time
What's Included
- 1x Acrylic chamber
- 3x Rubber stoppers
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Photosynthesis Tank.
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
High School / Biology • Environmental Science
Students use an optical dissolved oxygen sensor and a photosynthesis tank to study the photosynthetic rate of aquatic plants under different light conditions.
Advanced Placement / Environmental Science
In this lab, students use a dissolved oxygen sensor to determine the primary productivity of an aquatic plant.
