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Hi Molly,
We agree that using different brands/kinds of carbonated waters would give us more accurate results in contrast to soda. Our lab will ask the primary question: "What brand/type of fizzy water has the most carbon dioxide?" OR "How is photosynthesis affected by carbon dioxide levels?" The amount of carbon dioxide in the waters will be determined by how much photosynthesis the plants perform within it. What are some ways we should measure these; should we use the leaf floatation protocol again?
This is Steve, I do not like brussel sprouts on pizza because it is pizza and not a turkey dinner. Thank you. Also how do you think this data could be used in the real world.
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