An investigation into the inhibiting effect of tomato juice on the germination of cress seeds.
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An investigation into the inhibiting effect of tomato juice on the germination of cress seeds Introduction I intend to analyse the inhibiting effect of tomato juice on the germination of tomato juice. In this introduction I will answer important questions such as; what are inhibitors? How might inhibitors affect germination? , etc. When answering the questions, I will be considering different areas of the syllabus (e.g. genetics, inter-specific competition, enzymes and inhibitors, practical skills, etc.) This will help me appreciate the theory behind the investigation and hence help me formulate an effective plan and method. Inhibitors are chemicals, which inhibit the action of an enzyme. There are two main types of inhibitors: reversible and non-reversible. Non-reversible inhibitors permanently damage enzymes. They attach themselves to the enzyme molecule and cause important bonds to break, causing irreparable damage. This denatures the enzyme and does not allow it to function. Diagram showing non-reversible inhibition: Normal arrangement...


