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Osmosis, of potato chips, got real good mark.

Date Submitted: 08/31/2002 23:29:35
Length: 12 pages (3303 words)
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Investigation into the Rate of Osmosis in Potatoes and to find out the Sucrose Concentration of the Potato. Introduction In order to carry out this investigation, I first have to define the terms of the objectives so that an understanding is present and a clear process to acquire the answer can be devised. What is Osmosis? Osmosis is the process by which water molecules pass through a partially permeable membrane from an area of high …

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…the method itself to find the sucrose concentration of the potato since this seemed like a viable method. However, in extension to the task, I could record the mass of the potatoes at equally measured intervals throughout the duration of the osmosis process. This would give a better idea of the rate of osmosis. I could also expand by applying the same method to other plant cells e.g. the use of different vegetables etc.

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