B12 : Using Math and Chemistry to Investigate Biology


Students Hanna Gamelin
Karmanjeet Phangura
School GEDSB - North Park Collegiate and Vocational School - Brantford
Level Senior 11/12 - Grade 11
Group Group 3 - Life Sciences I
Abstract This investigation used mathematical and chemical techniques to answer a biological question: what is the molar concentration inside a single cell? Using sucrose solutions ranging in concentration from 0.0 M to 1.0 M and measuring the initial mass to final mass (after 24 hours) ratios of potato sections, the internal cellular concentration of yellow potato cells and sweet potato cells could be compared.
Awards
Group Award Prize
Merit AwardsBronze Merit Award$ 60