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Homework Statement
A high school experiment shows a plant immersed in a solution of nitrate ions. The beaker is closed but has an air vent passing into the solution.
Q. Why is air bubbled into the solution
Q. Why is the beaker covered with black paper
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
My answer Q2. The air will provide oxygen to the root cells for them to respire.
My answer Q2. To mimmic real plant conditions/ environment in soil. The roots are away from light in soil too.
Q2. Is my main problem. I'm just guessing the answer.
Please comment on my answers
Thank you