Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration This lab will use

Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration This lab will use phenol red as an indicator to determine whether CO 2 is being consumed or produced during this activity. To demonstrate this we will observe what happens in a light and dark environment as we add Elodea to a test tube of acidic phenol red.

Materials • • • 6 Test tubes 6 Rubber stoppers 2 Test tube racks Graduated cylinder Beaker containing 150 m. L of phenol red Sprig of Elodea plant Light source CO 2 generator Baking soda Vinegar Syringe Black construction paper

Place 3 test tubes in the rack and fill two test tubes with 25 m. L of phenol red using the graduated cylinder.

Using a CO 2 generator change the remaining phenol red to yellow.

Fill the remaining 4 test tubes with 25 m. L of the phenol red solution that you turned yellow. Submerge a sprig of Elodea completely into the first test tube and fourth test tube. Cover each test tube with a rubber stopper.

Place a piece of construction paper over the last three test tubes. Illuminate the first three test tubes using a light source.

In approximately 60 minutes, examine the six test tubes and record your observations. In the dark Under the light source

Complete the table and answer the question. Phenol red with Elodea Observations (color change) In the dark In the light What did this experiment tell us about the role of plants in our environment?

When you have finished with this activity, clean up your materials and return them to where you found them.