Salmon researchers measured the oxygen demands of the fish across a range of different water temperatures. Using their data in the following table, and with reference to Figure 2.18, create a graph that demonstrates how oxygen demand changes with temperature. Based on this graph, calculate the Q10 value for the salmon between 5 and 15°C.
TEMPERATURE (°C) |
OXYGEN DEMAND (mg O2/kg/minute) |
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5 | 2.0 |
10 | 2.7 |
15 | 4.0 |
20 | 5.6 |