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.