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RP3: Osmosis

Production of a dilution series of a solute to produce a calibration curve with which to identify the water potential of plant tissue

Required PracticalAQAA-Level

๐Ÿ”ฌ Equipment Required

  • Potato tissue or other plant material
  • Cork borer
  • Scalpel
  • Balance (to 2 d.p.)
  • Boiling tubes
  • Sucrose solutions (various molarities)
  • Distilled water
  • Ruler
  • Paper towels
  • Tile

๐Ÿฆบ Safety Precautions

  • Take care with sharp instruments
  • Handle glassware carefully
  • Wash hands after practical

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About RP3: Osmosis

RP3: Osmosis is a required practical for AQA A-Level Biology. This practical production of a dilution series of a solute to produce a calibration curve with which to identify the water potential of plant tissue

Students are expected to understand the method, identify and control variables, use appropriate equipment, analyse results, draw graphs, identify sources of error, suggest improvements, and consider safety precautions.

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