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Investigation on how the concentration of ethanol would affect the plasma membrane in a beetroot cell
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Investigation on how the concentration of ethanol would affect the plasma membrane in a beetroot cell Aim My aim is to find out how ethanol affects the plasma membrane of a beetroot cell. When the plasma membrane is broken, then the liquid in the cytoplasm come out. Because the liquid is purple, I can measure the intensity of the colour using a colorimeter. I can therefore know how much damage different concentration of ethanol would do to the plasma membrane of a beetroot cell. Planning The following apparatus are needed: A beetroot A cork borer A ruler A cutter 6 small cylinders 5 different concentration of ethanol (I have decided to use 80%, 60% 40% 20% 10% and distilled water) A syringe (10ml) 6 cuvettes A colorimeter Method:> Before doing the experiment, apron and safety specs should be wearied.> First of all, I need to cut my beetroot into cylinder shapes using a cork borer> Then I need to cut...
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