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Control variables in a photosynthesis investigation

Q01.7 1 mark

Students investigated the effect of temperature on the rate of photosynthesis in pondweed by measuring oxygen produced per hour.

Give one factor the students should have kept constant in this investigation.

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  1. 1 Gives one valid control variable other than temperature.

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The students should have kept the light intensity constant.