Shasta daisy and dye
This task is about conducting an investigation, and making and explaining observations.
How to do this task:
The flower you have been given is a shasta daisy.
Split the bottom third of the stem lengthwise into three sections.
Place one section of the stem in a 100 mL beaker half full of water.
Place another section of the stem in a 100 mL beaker half full of water plus 2 drops of red food colouring.
Place the third section of the stem in a 100 mL beaker half full of water plus 2 drops of blue food colouring.
Leave this set-up for 24 hours. (See diagram below.)
Plant Notes
Xylem:
These plant cells transport water from the roots to the rest of the plant.
Transpiration:
Transpiration is a process where water is lost from the plant through leaves and flowers etc.
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a) Write down all your observations.
a) Write down all your observations.
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transpiration
xylem
diffusion
water movement
b) Explain your results in a scientific manner, the words above might help you.
transpiration
xylem
diffusion
water movement
b) Explain your results in a scientific manner, the words above might help you.
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