ASSIGNMENT
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A student investigated the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis of algae
Fig. 5.1 shows the apparatus set up for the investigation
glass tank with water
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bottle containing algae
suspension and hydrogencarbonate
indicator solution
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Fig. 5.1
(a) Suggest why a glass tank with water was placed between the lamp and the bottle in
the investigation.