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Test for Oxygen Requirement on Germinating Seeds

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In the experiment to show that CO₂ is given out during respiration by germinating seeds, the student uses :
(1) Lime water
(2) Alcohol
(3) KOH solution
(4) Iodine solution

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Solution

In the experiment to show that CO₂is produced during respiration by germinating seeds, KOH solution is used. KOH solution is used to absorb the CO₂ produced during respiration which results in the creation of vacuum in the flask

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

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