Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Leaf Disk Assay Updates

Today H period tried using the ivy from behind DeNobili and had moderate success.  One thing we learned is that the infiltration of the leaf disks works better when there are fewer disks in the syringe.

We will no longer add baking soda to the cup, just the baking soda and water solutions.

You may choose to change the concentrations of the solutions to 0.5%, 1% etc.  Tomorrow we will make the final decision for the concentrations.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Floating Leaf Disk Assay

In addition to the procedure in the post below, here are some notes:

Add 2.5g of Sodium Bicarbonate (not 3cm)

The independent variable you decided on is to vary the concentration of sodium bicarbonate in solution:

2% (0.15g)
4%
6%
8%
1%

To ensure the 'freshness' of the leaves, we will use ivy from the wall behind the science labs.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Photosynthesis IA

Read about your next IA here.  Take notes on the procedure.  We will be starting this IA on Monday.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Photosynthesis PowerPoints

Below are the PowerPoints from i-biology.net.  On Monday we will be starting your last IA of the year (a DCP and CE).

Topic 3.8 (Core)
Photosynthesis (3.8 Core)
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Topic 8.2 and Option C

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

DBQ's - Photosynthesis

That's right, it's been a while since your last DBQ.  Today we worked through the DBQ's on page 105 and 106 as a class.

Remember that your Design IA is due on Friday!

Friday, April 27, 2012

Design IA #2 - Enzymes

Below is a table with those of you who know what enzyme, IV, DV and type of measurement you will be using for your IA.   If over the weekend you decided to change your design, please let me know.


Name
Enzyme
I.V.
D.V.
Measured with
Gabri
Lactase
Δ pH
Δ temp.
Temp. probe
Sebastian
Salivary amylase
Δ pH
Time of Rxn

Aleksa
Peroxidase
Δ pH
Δ temp
Temp probe
Sofia
Pepsin
Δ pH
Δ temp
Temp probe
Csilla
Amylase
[enzyme]
Δ temp
Temp probe
Thais
Lactase



Lud
Salivary Amylase
[enzyme]
Δ in [sugar]
Glucose meter
Zoe
Pectinase
Δ pH
Volume of juice
cm3
Dani
Lactase
Δ pH
Δ temp.
Temp. probe



If your name is not listed or if your information is incomplete, get going!

Remember to have a sample data table in your design as well as a place to record qualitative observations / data as well.

Photosynthesis - Topic 3

Today we continued review photosynthesis and the information in topic 3.