Plant Pigments and Photosynthesis Kit (10373) In Stock Now

Student explore plant pigments and discover how different factors affect the rate of photosynthesis. In the Guided Investigation, students first use chromatography to separate pigments found in spinach or ivy leaves. Then they use spectrophotometers or colorimeters to measure the percent light transmittance in 3 different treatments of chloroplast suspension—boiled and kept in light, unboiled and kept in light, and boiled and kept in dark. In the Inquiry Investigation, students consider the techniques and findings of the Guided Investigation and design an investigation to further explore photosynthetic pigments or the light reactions of photosynthesis. Kit includes enough materials for 32 students.

Included in kit: DPIP Solution, Phosphate Buffer Solution, Sucrose Solution, Chromatography Paper, Chromatography Solvent, Cheesecloth, Parafilm, , Amber Vials, Glass Jar with Lid (chromatography chamber), Funnel, Stapler, Transfer Pipets, Test Tube Racks, Aluminum Foil, Lamp.        

Needed but Not included: Blender, Spatula, Spectrophotometer with Curvettes Fresh Spinach Leaves, Leaves from Other Plant Species (optional), Timers, Rulers, Ice.

However many stations you plan to have should be how many Spectrophotometer with Curvettes and lamps you need.

(Order not included separately)