Why do oxygen bubbles come from the cut stem of Elodea, rather than leaves

Subject: Why do oxygen bubbles come from the cut stem of Elodea, rather than leaves

Date: Wed Mar 12 07:25:50 2003
Posted by Hilary
Grade level: 10-12 School: St.Andrew's Ciollege
City: Dublin State/Province: Co. Dublin Country: Ireland
Area of science: Botany
ID: 1047471950.Bt

Message:


Oxygen is made in the leaves, and normally exits from the leaves. Why does it 
now leave from the stem when the stem is cut?

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