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The movement of water into and out of the cell is essential to the functioning of the cell. Water must be constantly moving inside the cell to carry food and oxygen in. Water leaves a cell to remove wastes and carbon dioxide. This movement of water into and out of the cell can change the volume of the cell. In this lab, you will see the effect of a salt water solution on the cells of the Elodea leaf.

Purpose: To observe the movement of water into and out of cells, and to see the effects of different solutions on cells.

Materials: Microscope , Microscope slides, Elodea Leaf, Salt water solution, Distilled water, Droppers, Cover slips

Your download will include Title, Purpose, Introduction, Materials, Safety Precautions, Procedure, Analysis Questions, Student Data Pages, Answers to all Questions, and Teacher Preparation Notes.

You will download an editable Word document and a pdf file. This lab is appropriate for grade 6 - 12.

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