In fact, even with biochemical tests for the metabolic processes we associate with life (respiration, etc.) the rate of these processes is so slow that it would be difficult to determine whether there really was anything alive in a seed. ... Heat and light energy necessary for the process of germination. ... The development of the plant embryo is controlled by hormones as well and a plant can be artificially made to germinate by treating it with the correct hormones. ... The process occurs in two steps: first light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll to split a molecule of water releasi...

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These are used to show the process from where the body first encounters an increased body temperature, then all the steps in between and then finally what the body does to counteract and keep the body temperature regulated. ... The action of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in controlling the water levels in the body is an example of a homeostatic mechanism in place to keep the body's internal environment constant. This control of water balance by the ADH is also an example of a feedback cycle. ...

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Controlled: During the experiment I will keep a constant temperature at 25 ∘C. ... Click on the start button and wait until this process finishes. ... Once this process finishes, click on the syringe and drag it backwards. ... Repeat steps 1-6 increasing the light intensity each time by 10 lux until you get to 100 lux. ... Results: A table to show how the increasing in light intensity affects the amount of oxygen produced, as well, the control variables are included. ...

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