Who Provided the First Experimental Evidence That Soil Alone Does

question 6

Multiple Choice

Who provided the first experimental evidence that soil alone does not nourish the plant?

• A)Jan Ingenhousz
• B)Aristotle
• C)F.F.Blackman
• D)Joseph Priestley
• E)Jan Baptista van Helmont

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Ion Concentration

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, determined by the concentration of hydrogen ions present; it influences the pH level of the solution.

Bicarbonate Ions

Anions resulting from the dissociation of carbonic acid, serving an important role in buffering acids and bases in the body.

Respiratory Variables

Parameters that quantify aspects of breathing and lung function, including rate, volume, and flow of inhaled and exhaled air.

Minute Respiratory Volume (MRV)

The total volume of gas inhaled or exhaled from a person's lungs in one minute.