1Name:________________________________________
Photosynthesis Virtual Lab
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Experiment Question: "Which colors of the light spectrum are most important for plant growth?"
1. Make a prediction about which color has the greatest influence.
Plants will grow best with
[ red / violet / blue / green / orange ] light (circle)
Plants will not grow well with
[ red / violet / blue / green / orange ] light (circle)
2. Recall that in an experiment, there is an independent variable, or the
factor being studied. The dependent variable (also called the responding
variable) is what is measured.
In this experiment, what is the independent variable? _____________________________
dependent variable? _____________________________
2. Collect data by changing the color of light.
Color Spinach Radish Lettuce
Individual Average Individual Average Individual Average
Red
Orange
Green
Blue
Violet
3. Write your conclusions which include an answer to the original question / hypothesis. Your
answer should be in a complete sentence.