Potometer Experiment : Measuring the rate of transpiration. A-level Biology Experiment

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  • Learn how a potometer shows the rate of transpiration and the associated calculation. Learn how to set up the equipment, collect the data and try some common exam questions linked to this A-level biology topic.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 87

  • @MissEstruchBiology
    @MissEstruchBiology  2 роки тому +12

    Hello!
    I hope this video helps you with your Biology A-level😊
    For more STUDY TIPS and biology help, follow me on Instagram @MissEstruchBiology instagram.com/missestruchbiology/?hl=en
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  • @Schmingle38
    @Schmingle38 8 місяців тому +37

    The photometer practical is the worst thing in the world. I hate it with a passion. If I could remove one thing from the syllabus it would be this stupid waste of time. Try and get it set up for an hour then wait 30 mins for the stupid air bubble to move 1mm I HATE IT

  • @shreyalapsia9438
    @shreyalapsia9438 3 роки тому +45

    thank you for taking the time to make a powerpoint and explain it fully :)

  • @izzy8506
    @izzy8506 2 роки тому +8

    Thanl you so much! I am on study leave right now and panicked when I couldn't remember how to set up a photometer. This was super useful and I can confirm I officially understand!

  • @dijasoar
    @dijasoar 3 роки тому +17

    You make every thing so easy thank you so much 🥺❤️

  • @drwai3157
    @drwai3157 Рік тому +2

    so valuable & helpful lecture

  • @heeralchauhan1128
    @heeralchauhan1128 3 роки тому +1

    I love your explanations. Thank you!

  • @elianahanstater6359
    @elianahanstater6359 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much!! You really helped me understand this experiment

  • @leannegillingham4460
    @leannegillingham4460 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing!! Answered lots of my questions : )

  • @murriammurtaza339
    @murriammurtaza339 2 роки тому +1

    thankyou soooo much for this video. I didn't understand it in class but you explained it so well and now I'm confident with it

  • @sepilepi9908
    @sepilepi9908 3 роки тому +2

    thank u so much for explaining, i understood the whole thing

    • @MissEstruchBiology
      @MissEstruchBiology  3 роки тому

      Hello,
      That's great ☺ So glad its helped you fully understand .

  • @hainguyenanghoang3131
    @hainguyenanghoang3131 10 місяців тому

    wow, thanks for your experiment. I very like it

  • @yashvisinghvi5564
    @yashvisinghvi5564 3 роки тому +2

    Thankyou sm for your help ❤️

  • @chiranthipoornima4793
    @chiranthipoornima4793 3 роки тому +1

    It was very useful.thank you very much

  • @Nethmi3
    @Nethmi3 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you 💜

  • @EmmaMungolo
    @EmmaMungolo 17 днів тому

    Didnt have a clue on how this thing worked 😂 Thank you

  • @elliebrunton3821
    @elliebrunton3821 3 роки тому +14

    I’ve got a practice paper and I’m stuck on a question : suggest how the student moved the air bubble back to 0mm. Please help love your vids x

    • @MissEstruchBiology
      @MissEstruchBiology  3 роки тому +28

      Hello,
      To reset, or in other words, move the air bubble back you need to open the tap connected to the water reservoir. This allows water from the reservoir to enter the capillary tube and therefore moves the air bubble back.

  • @tsoanelomotai3
    @tsoanelomotai3 2 роки тому

    This is perfect💕

  • @arrybababecool
    @arrybababecool 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent

  • @lucasmurray7504
    @lucasmurray7504 Рік тому +1

    great for revision this

  • @chloesalloux7267
    @chloesalloux7267 Рік тому

    if you do aqa a level biology do you need to memorise the volume of a cylinder or will they give you the equation in the exam ?

  • @fadelgunawan4605
    @fadelgunawan4605 3 роки тому +3

    Thank youuuuuuuuu

  • @Anna-pt4uf
    @Anna-pt4uf 3 роки тому +1

    Im so glad i found your videos, they will definitely help with my upcoming year 12 exams :) Thank you 😊

    • @MissEstruchBiology
      @MissEstruchBiology  3 роки тому

      Best of luck for your exams! Really glad they are helping you 😊

  • @arrybababecool
    @arrybababecool 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice mam good work keep it up so lovely

  • @kuendennorbu308
    @kuendennorbu308 3 роки тому

    Tqsm for the best explanation la

  • @isarkar302
    @isarkar302 3 роки тому +2

    Thank You Mam

  • @mikeoxlong2077
    @mikeoxlong2077 3 роки тому +2

    wow....... have an exam ina few days for biology and am literally sturggling. this videos of yours really helped me :)

    • @MissEstruchBiology
      @MissEstruchBiology  3 роки тому +1

      Best of luck for your exam! Really pleased it's helped you prepare 😀

  • @aggelikichrisomalli9
    @aggelikichrisomalli9 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you! The video was really helpfull! What if, instead of water inside the potometer we put 0,4 M NaCl solution?

    • @MissEstruchBiology
      @MissEstruchBiology  3 роки тому

      You're welcome.
      I have only ever seen this experiment conducted with water, but as it is to due with evaporation and pressure changes I imagine it would work the same. That concentration of NaCl may have been used to represent the concentration or NaCl naturally occurring in the xylem.

  • @nazish47
    @nazish47 3 роки тому

    Hello Miss Estruch, for the last question on what variables would have to be controlled, could you mention the length of the plants or the mass?

    • @MissEstruchBiology
      @MissEstruchBiology  3 роки тому +2

      Hello,
      Yes, the leaf surface area does have an effect, as this determines the number of stomata. Length or mass probably isn't specific enough, it would be size and number of leaves.

    • @nazish47
      @nazish47 3 роки тому +1

      Miss Estruch thank you very much!

  • @rusherrusher6797
    @rusherrusher6797 2 роки тому +2

    Hi, your videos are very helpful!
    Will the practical (the Potometer one) be in the AS level paper (2022) ?
    It would be great if you could reply tomorrow since my exam is the day after.
    Thank you

  • @mohid0786
    @mohid0786 2 роки тому +1

    Hey, I'm really confused at 05:30.
    How do I calculate vol. of water that has moved from the volume of the cylinder?

    • @MissEstruchBiology
      @MissEstruchBiology  2 роки тому +1

      hey it would be
      pi r squared x the distance the liquid had moved.
      Basically the volume of a cylinder, but the length is the distance the air bubble moved.

  • @angelahalton8827
    @angelahalton8827 3 роки тому

    Hi Miss Estruch, why is it important not to get water on the leaves when setting up the equipment?

    • @MissEstruchBiology
      @MissEstruchBiology  3 роки тому +6

      Water on the leaves will make the surrounding air more humid, and therefore can reduce transpiration and affect your results.

    • @angelahalton8827
      @angelahalton8827 3 роки тому +1

      Miss Estruch thank you!

  • @gloriastefanus4613
    @gloriastefanus4613 Рік тому

    May God keep you for me. Safe and sound

  • @thephenomenalone2196
    @thephenomenalone2196 2 роки тому +1

    For AS Paper 1 Biology - Does this video for all under paper 1 topics. Is this under mass transport or gas exchange? Thank you for everything.

    • @MissEstruchBiology
      @MissEstruchBiology  2 роки тому

      Hey. transpiration falls under mass transport as its linked to cohesion tension theory

  • @asheeqahadams5737
    @asheeqahadams5737 3 роки тому +1

    A combination of which conditions will yield the maximum /fastest rate of transpiration?

    • @MissEstruchBiology
      @MissEstruchBiology  3 роки тому +1

      Hello,
      High light intensity
      High temperature
      Low humidity
      High air movement
      These would give the fastest rate 😊

  • @karishmakaur3578
    @karishmakaur3578 3 роки тому +5

    Why isn’t the unit mm^3 min^-1?

    • @MissEstruchBiology
      @MissEstruchBiology  3 роки тому

      Hey,
      Good spot! They should be, as it is a volume measurement. I have added this correction in the description, thank you.

  • @alishahussain1431
    @alishahussain1431 3 роки тому +1

    Hi!
    Is the rate of water uptake and rate of transpiration different?
    As I’m doing a question for water uptake and I had to do rate = speed of air bubble x cross section of tube.
    I tried to do rate = volume of water / time taken but the answer came up as wrong
    And help really appreciated thank you!

    • @alishahussain1431
      @alishahussain1431 3 роки тому

      It is from question 8a for the topic 3 assessments on your website!

    • @MissEstruchBiology
      @MissEstruchBiology  3 роки тому +2

      Hello,
      the rate of water uptake and rate of transpiration are proportional. The potometer actually measures water uptake, but we use this as the value for transpiration also.

  • @zombietron6080
    @zombietron6080 2 роки тому +1

    why does cohesion tension create a negative pressure in the xylem?

    • @MissEstruchBiology
      @MissEstruchBiology  2 роки тому +1

      as water evaporates out of the stomata that is what creates the negative pressure. Hope that helps.

  • @user-nd2zs2ic6k
    @user-nd2zs2ic6k 3 роки тому

    when calculating the rate, you said to divide by the time taken, but in the example you didn't divide just multiplied, why is that?
    Thanks for the vids btw!

    • @MissEstruchBiology
      @MissEstruchBiology  2 роки тому +1

      Hello,
      you would divide by the time taken, but in this example the time taken was 1 minute. So divided by 1 would give the same answer, which is why I didn't include this step in the calculation.
      I hope that helps :)

  • @amirabdullah2975
    @amirabdullah2975 2 роки тому +1

    Is the pressure inside the tube is lesser than air?

    • @MissEstruchBiology
      @MissEstruchBiology  2 роки тому

      The pressure inside the tube is dependent on how quickly transpiration occurs. If it is occurring quickly then lots of water is evaporation, which reduces the pressure and this is why more water is pulled up the tube.

  • @youmnaelsharaky7467
    @youmnaelsharaky7467 3 роки тому

    hi thankyou so much but can i say keep temp /humidity/light /air the same as an answer for the last question?

    • @MissEstruchBiology
      @MissEstruchBiology  3 роки тому +1

      one of those may be the independent variable, but also it is not easy to accurately control those variables, around the plant. You may monitor them to see if they are consistent instead

  • @sigmamale918
    @sigmamale918 Рік тому

    Could you name the equipment of the setup please

  • @keepinthefaith.5406
    @keepinthefaith.5406 Рік тому

    On biology csec

  • @muskanshah1735
    @muskanshah1735 3 роки тому

    Thia black band is irritating ...unable tk visualise a few lines

  • @garvinodhiambo6134
    @garvinodhiambo6134 4 місяці тому

    Where are you know please mum

  • @garvinodhiambo6134
    @garvinodhiambo6134 4 місяці тому

    Hi