The purpose of this biology lab was to measure the oxygen consumption during seed germination as evidence of the rate of cellular respiration. Both germinating and non-germinating peas at different temperatures were used. Glass beads placed in one respirometer served as the control.
Considering the chemical reaction for cellular respiration, what must be included in the respirometer containing the germinating seeds?
A) oxygen
B) boiled water
C) oxygen and water
D) warm water and light