7. Seed Germination and Root Length
Data Collection
A. After five
days, remove the top cover of each Petri dish and observe the
number of seeds that have germinated/not germinated.
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Record all data on the sheet that follows this exercise.
B. On the seventh day, using a grid or ruler, record the
length of the root of each seedling to the nearest mm.
Figure 1: Sketch of seedling. Measure only the portion that is
marked as the "root."

C. Ask your teacher where you should place your lab
materials when you are finished.