Pondweed is a green plant that lives in water - Junior Cycle Science - Question Question (b) - 2007
Question Question (b)
Pondweed is a green plant that lives in water. In the presence of light pondweed undergoes photosynthesis and a gas is produced as one of the products. Name the gas ... show full transcript
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Name of gas produced
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The gas produced by pondweed during photosynthesis is oxygen (O₂).
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Name of gas used
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The gas used by pondweed and other green plants during photosynthesis is carbon dioxide (CO₂).
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How might the rate of production of bubbles, by the pondweed, be increased?
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The rate of production of bubbles by the pondweed can be increased by providing brighter light, which enhances the photosynthesis process and increases the intake of carbon dioxide.
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