Plasma membranes are selectively permeable. The purpose of this experiment is to reveal how a form of diffusion in a semipermeable membrane works by creating a real life simulation of a semipermeable plasma membrane. This is done by building an imitation of a caterpillar’s digestive tract using dialysis tubing and glassware. The first material in this experiment is a small beaker representing the head and crop of the caterpillar. This beaker is filled with both starch and the enzyme α-amylase. This
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Mayra Guadalupe October 29‚ 2012 The effect of temperature on beet cell membranes Introduction: Cell membrane is the plasma like substance that separates different organelles and molecules within an organism. The cell membranes vital function is to permit passage of protein and enzymes through their wall. Red beets‚ also known as Beta Vulgaris has a red pigment that is located in its large central vacuoles. It is my hypothesis that if the cell membrane is to experience extreme temperatures
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Planning Aim In this experiment I will be testing the effect of temperature on the plasma membrane of a beetroot. I will do this by measuring the percentage light transmission using a spectrophotometer. Once I have obtained my results‚ I will justify them using scientific knowledge explaining what I have observed whilst carrying out the experiment. Factors to be controlled "« The pH concentration "« Regular use of distilled water "« Ensuring that the surface area of each piece of beetroot is
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Title: Diffusion throughout the membranes Lab Partner(s): Alexis Clouting Date: 2/15/15 Abstract: In the content of the Module 2 we learned about Diffusion across cell membranes. We touched on the different types of cells and their functions. How things are transported in and out of cells. Learning about isotonic‚ hypertonic and even hypotonic solution. This is not my first time touching on this subject in my nursing career and I learned a way to remember what happens in the different solutions
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BIOL 130 Lab Report Identifying Two Macromolecules - Carbohydrates and Proteins 9/26/2013 [Type the company name] INTRODUCTION As the name suggests‚ macromolecules are large molecules that make up more than 90% of the total cell mass. These biological macromolecules vary greatly in size - from several hundred to several hundred million molecular weight units - and are made up of monomer units. There are four major classes of biological macromolecules: proteins‚ carbohydrates‚ lipids
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Identification Of Biological Molecules Biology 12 Behrooz Kianian Period: 4 Partner: Chantelle Date: Thursday‚ Nov 7th Question 1. What happens to protein when they are exposed to very high temperatures? Proteins exposed to very high temperatures become denatured. Meaning they change shape. If a protein is denatured
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Biological Molecules Lab Report EXERCISES 1 & 2 QUALITATIVE TESTING FOR BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES 1) Complete the table for your group ’s samples. Be sure to clearly indicate in the blue line whether or not your sample was positive (+) or negative (-) for the given test. Then below that in the white area‚ type your observations‚ mainly focusing on the color‚ but also the layering as appropriate. Be sure your interpretations match your observations! The chart area will expand as you type. BENEDICT ’S
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There are four biological marcomolecules essential to the function of a cell: lipids‚ proteins‚ carbohydrates and nucleic acids. Proteins are made up of amino acids that have a carbon in the center of the structure with four chemical groups attached to the sides. Traditionally protein is understood to assist in the development of muscle in athletic people‚ but it actually functions as structural support‚ cell adhesion‚ transport for molecules‚ and cellular communication. Through dehydration synthesis
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The effect of temperature on the permeability of cell membranes Introduction For my coursework‚ I intend to assess how temperature affects the plasma membrane of a cell. For this I will use the cell of a beetroot. Background What is a cell membrane? The cell membrane‚ also called the plasma membrane is a semipermeable lipid bilayer which is the surface of all cells that surrounds the cytoplasm. The membrane is called a bilayer as it has a double layer of phospholipids. Within the cell membrane
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The effects of Alcohol on the Human Body Name: Institution: Introduction Today‚ alcohol is one of the most common substances that people abuse. It is an addictive drink that has become a popular way of having a good time or relaxing in social gatherings. It is among the most commonly used psychoactive drugs. Alcohol is a popular social phenomenon‚ yet most societies forget its effects on their bodies. Research has carried out in the recent years on the effects that alcohol consumption is having
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