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An investigation to show the effect of temperature on respiration Plan The rate of maggots' respiration will be tested at different temperatures. Respiration is a chemical reaction that combines glucose and oxygen to release energy, water and Co . Respiration is important because without it no living organism would be able to survive. This investigation should prove a success if I find out how temperature affects the rate of respiration. A respirometer is a useful piece of equipment that will be used to measure the rate of respiration in the maggots. I am familiar with the apparatus used in this experiment as I have used it before to demonstrate respiration. As the maggots in the test tube are taking in oxygen they produce carbon dioxide. This Co is absorbed by the sodalime in the test tube. At this time pressure in the test tube will drop, drawing the red Eosin dye up the...

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