Cellular Respiration

In this lab, students use a carbon dioxide gas sensor to measure the rate of cellular respiration of germinating seeds. Students will design and conduct an experiment to investigate a variable that influences cellular respiration in germinating seeds or another organism, such as crickets. Successful experiments typically change variables such as study species, germination time, pH, temperature, or salinity.

Grade Level: Advanced Placement

Subject: Biology

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Standards Correlations

IB® Topics AP® Topics
2.8 1; 2; 4

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Wireless CO₂ Sensor

Wireless CO₂ Sensor (Carbon Dioxide)

The Wireless CO₂ Sensor measures carbon dioxide gas levels and wirelessly streams data to your computers, tablets, and smartphones.

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