IGCSE Chemistry

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

3.5 practical: investigate the conditions needed for seed germination

Conditions needed for germination: water, oxygen, suitable temperature.

Water: required for metabolical reactions to activate enzymes to break down food reserves of starch into glucose
Oxygen: needed for aerobic respiration before the plant can carry out photosynthesis
Suitable temperature: maintain an optimum temperature for enzymes

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