The Condition For Seed Germination (A)
The Condition For Seed Germination (A)
The Condition For Seed Germination (A)
Hypothesis: A seed will germinate only if there is air, water and suitable temperature.
Variable:
(a) Manipulated Variable: conditions for germination.
(b) Responding Variable: Germination of seeds
(c) Constant variable: Type of seeds
Material and apparatus: Seeds, oil, cotton wool, cooled boiled water, labelling paper, test tubes,
refrigerator, test tube rack
Procedure:
Kept in cupboard
Observation:
Observation: Tick (
Test tube
Presence of
Germination of seeds
Water
Air
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Suitable temperature
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E
Second Day
First day
Third day
Fourth day
Fifth day
5. The stem grows longer and the plumule forms green Leaves. The cotyledon becomes smaller
and finally falls off.
Discussion:
1. The conditions required for the germination of seeds are water, air and suitable temperature.
2. Test tube A acts as a control
3. The following substances are used in test tube C because:
a) The cooled boiled water is used because the cooled boiled water does not contain air.
b) Oil is used to prevent air from dissolving in the cooled boiled water.
4. In the dark the seeds will germinate because seeds do not require light for germination.
Conclusion:
The hypothesis is _accepted_.Water, air and suitable temperature are required for the germination of
seeds.