Kali designs a set-up to investigate germinating seeds. She fills a jar with seeds that have soaked in water.

In the jar, she places a beaker that contains a solution of bromothymol blue. Bromothymol blue turns green in the presence of carbon dioxide.

She will record observations on Day 1, wait 24 hours, and record again on Day 2.

Which question has Kali MOST LIKELY asked as she set up this investigation?

a
Do germinating peas absorb water in the process of photosynthesis?
b
Do germinating peas release oxygen in the process of respiration?
c
Do germinating peas release carbon dioxide in the process of respiration?
d
Do germinating peas release water in the process of photosynthesis?

1 answer

The question that Kali has MOST LIKELY asked as she set up this investigation is:

c. Do germinating peas release carbon dioxide in the process of respiration?

This is because she is using bromothymol blue, which turns green in the presence of carbon dioxide, indicating that she is likely investigating the production of carbon dioxide by the germinating seeds during respiration.