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Carry out an investigation comparing the rates of the utilisation of food reserves during the germination of seeds of two different species.
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Louise Ovonlen 1336 Biology planning exercise Introduction As seeds germinate they use stored food reserves for growth and respiration. Due to this the dry mass of the seedlings progressively decreases in the early stages of their development. I must carry out an investigation comparing the rates of the utilisation of food reserves during the germination of seeds of two different species. Health and safety The main health and safety factor that needs to be addressed is the oven. As it can become extremely hot. To prevent one from getting burnt, gloves must be used always when extracting things from the oven. Wear plastic gloves preventing spread of plant diseases caused by fungus and bacteria on your hands. Constant and Variable During the experiments there are several constants and variables to consider. I will keep the amount of seeds constant, the water given to the seeds constant, the temperature constant to preventing the enzyme inside the seed from being denatured...
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