Scribd
Upload
4K views3 pages

Cricket Respiration Lab

The researcher measured the effect of temperature on the rate of cellular respiration in crickets. The independent variable was temperature at 10, 18, and 24 degrees Celsius, and the dependent variable was the amount of oxygen consumed. Observations showed that oxygen consumption increased with temperature. Calculations determined the rate of respiration was fastest at 25 degrees Celsius. The conclusion is that temperature and rate of respiration are positively correlated between 0-25 degrees, supporting the hypothesis that warmer temperatures increase respiration, though the relationship may change at extreme temperatures due to enzyme denaturation.

Uploaded by

AnnieZou
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
4K views3 pages

Cricket Respiration Lab

The researcher measured the effect of temperature on the rate of cellular respiration in crickets. The independent variable was temperature at 10, 18, and 24 degrees Celsius, and the dependent variable was the amount of oxygen consumed. Observations showed that oxygen consumption increased with temperature. Calculations determined the rate of respiration was fastest at 25 degrees Celsius. The conclusion is that temperature and rate of respiration are positively correlated between 0-25 degrees, supporting the hypothesis that warmer temperatures increase respiration, though the relationship may change at extreme temperatures due to enzyme denaturation.

Uploaded by

AnnieZou
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
  • Data Collection and Observations: Presents data on the oxygen consumption of crickets at varying temperatures, including a graph depicting these observations.
  • Research Question and Hypothesis: Explores the central research question regarding the effect of temperature on the rate of cellular respiration, alongside the hypothesis and initial variable definitions.
  • Conclusion/Evaluation: Summarizes findings showing a positive correlation between temperature and respiration rates, while acknowledging limitations and suggestions for further research.
  • Processed Data and Analysis: Details the analysis of respiration rates, displaying calculations and a graph correlating respiration rate with temperature.

Research Question:

How does temperature affect the rate of cellular respiration?

Hypothesis:
At temperatures ideal for enzyme activity, cellular activity occurs at higher efficiency
since enzymes are responsible cellular respiration, it is likely that ideal temperatures for
enzymes are ideal temperatures for cellular respiration. Hypothetically, warmer
temperatures should lead to an increase in the rate of cellular respiration.
Independent Variable: (include range and units)
The independent variable is the temperature at 10, 18, and 24 degrees Celsius of the
environment of the cricket.
Dependent Variable:
The dependant variable is the amount of oxygen consumed by the cricket

Observations:
The following table shows the data collected
Oxygen consumption of cricket

0 consumption (ml)
Temperatures
18 degrees
0.0
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.6
2

Time (min)
0
5
10
15
20

10 degrees
0.0
0.3
0.5
0.7
0.9

Oxygen consumption of cricket


3
2.5
2

O2 Consumption 1.5
1
0.5
0

10

15

Time (min)
10 degrees

18 degrees

25 degrees

20

25 degrees
0.0
0.9
1.4
1.8
2.4

Processed data.
Rate of respiration
Calculated using: oxygen consumed (in mL) / time (in min)
10 degrees: 0.9 mL/20 min
= 0.045 mL/min
18 degrees: 1.6 mL/20 min
= 0.08 mL/min
25 degrees: 2.4 mL/20 min
= 0.12 mL/min

Rate of respiration of cricket


Temperature

Rate of respiration

10 degrees
18 degrees
24 degrees

0.045 mL/min
0.08 mL/min
0.12 mL/min

Rate of Respiration and Temperature


0.14
0.12
0.1
0.08

Rate of Repiration (mL/min) 0.06


0.04
0.02
0

10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26

Temperature (celcius)

Conclusion/Evaluation

There is a strong positive correlation between the temperature and the rate of
respiration of the cricket. Thus we can conclude that temperature does indeed have
an impact on the rate of cellular respiration, based on the graph, the hypothesis is
correct: at warmer temperatures, the rate of cellular respiration is increased. As
evident from the processed data, the rate of cellular respiration of the cricket at 10
degrees Celsius was only 0.045 mL/min, while the cricket had a rate of 0.12 mL/min
when the temperature was 25 degrees.

Although, we can see a positive correlation that is almost linear between the
temperature and the rate of respiration, past a certain temperature threshold, the
enzymes denature. Based on the fact that enzymes are responsible for cellular
activity, it can be inferred that the denaturation of enzymes would change the rate
of cellular respiration. Therefore, we can conclude that between 0 to 25 degrees,
temperature and rate of cellular respiration has a positive correlation. However, in
order to draw a conclusive statement regarding the correlation between
temperature and respiration, further testing is required to cover a broader
temperature range.

You might also like