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Paper 6 structured question: Gas exchange in humans

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Analyzing results from a breathing rate experiment.

Results Table

Breathing Rate Results

Table showing breathing rates before and after exercise.

ConditionBreathing Rate (breaths/min)
Resting12
After Exercise24
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    Describe the change in breathing rate from resting to after exercise.

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Method for Measuring Breathing Rate

1. Have a partner perform a set of exercises for 5 minutes. 2. Measure the number of breaths taken in one minute before and after exercise. 3. Record the data in a table.

ConditionBreathing Rate (breaths/min)
Resting
After Exercise
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    State the independent variable in this investigation.

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