Biology GCSE
thermal equilibration of closed respirometers
What thermal equilibration of closed respirometers means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of thermal equilibration of closed respirometers
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Tubes are immersed and allowed to equilibrate for at least 5 to 10 minutes with three-way taps open before sealing, so internal air pressure and temperature equalize.
Topics that use thermal equilibration of closed respirometers
- Physiology, responses respiration (OCR GCSE)
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