State the name of the apparatus in Figure 1. What role does the syringe play to facilitate accuracy of results? Define the term 'transpiration'. Identify TWO precautions that must be taken when setting up the apparatus in Figure 1. Describe how the apparatus can be used to measure the rate of uptake of water in cm' min'.

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Retort stand
Leafy
shoot
Syringe containing water for pushing air
back to right-hand end of capillary tube
Rubber
bung
Graduated capillary tube
Water
Air
Conical
flask
Rubber tubing
Figure 1
State the name of the apparatus in Figure 1.
What role does the syringe play to facilitate accuracy of results?
Define the term transpiration'.
Identify TWO precautions that must be taken when setting up the apparatus in Figure 1.
Describe how the apparatus can be used to measure the rate of uptake of water in cm min'.
Transcribed Image Text:Retort stand Leafy shoot Syringe containing water for pushing air back to right-hand end of capillary tube Rubber bung Graduated capillary tube Water Air Conical flask Rubber tubing Figure 1 State the name of the apparatus in Figure 1. What role does the syringe play to facilitate accuracy of results? Define the term transpiration'. Identify TWO precautions that must be taken when setting up the apparatus in Figure 1. Describe how the apparatus can be used to measure the rate of uptake of water in cm min'.
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