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What a potometer measures

What a potometer measures

A potometer estimates transpiration rate by measuring the water uptake of a leafy shoot. As the shoot takes up water, an air bubble moves along a water-filled capillary tube towards the shoot, so the distance moved can be measured over time.

6.2.7 Rate calculations for transpiration Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Biology 6.2.7 Rate calculations for transpiration. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the foundational topics and build up to the higher-tier material.

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