Question

what is the role of KOH in respiration experiment, if one forget to use it, how will the result vary?

Answer 1

hey mate!!!!

KOH is a CO2 absorber which absorbs the CO2 which is released by the germinating seeds . so its important

if u forget to use it then the water would not rise in the tube and the experiment would be incomplete

hope it helps!!!

Answer 2

KOH ( Pottasium hydroxide) is that substance that absorbs Carbon dioxide from the environment.

so when the KOH is nt kept in a Bell jar while performing an activity to show that carbon dioxide is essential for photosynthesis.
You will find that the amount of starch present in plants leave will same. Therefore the test of starch will be positive.

I hope this helps u.