

![]() | How to grow mould in a moist chamber The simplest method of growing molds is to put a substrate like bread in a moist chamber. The substrate provides nutrients, and the chamber maintains the high humidity that favors the growth of fungi. | ||
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![]() | Are ants picky over their food? Do they have any preference? ![]() The purpose of this experiment was to determine which flavor ants are most attracted to. | ||
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![]() | Is yeast a living organism? ![]() To answer the question, "Is yeast alive?," you will test whether the grains of yeast have two characteristics of living things -- the ability to grow and the ability to use energy (referred to as metabolism). | ||
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![]() | What is the rate of fermentation of different fruit juices? The purpose of this experiment was to determine the amount of fermentation of four different fruit juices after adding yeast.
The information gained from this experiment may be used by wineries to determine which fruit juice ferments best. | ||
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![]() | Various yeast experiments ![]() Perform various experiments to demonstrate the properties of yeast. | ||
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![]() | What is fermentation technology and how can this be demonstrated with yeast? ![]() The purpose of this experiment is to observe the results of cellular respiration of yeasts, using grape sugar as a substrate and yielding carbon dioxide and ethanol. | ||
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![]() | What is the effect of ultraviolet light on yeast fermentation? The purpose of this experiment was to determine the effect of ultraviolet light on yeast fermentation.
The information gained from this experiment will inform juice makers about a new way to pasteurize juices. | ||
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![]() | Does eating your breakfast help you perform better in school? ![]() The purpose of the present research was to determine whether a positive relationship exists between eating breakfast before school and school performance. Ninety-six psychology students from Loyola University New Orleans took part in the study. | ||
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![]() | How concerned are 7th graders with their health? ![]() In the world today, there is much concern about being healthy. This is especially important with adolescents, because what they do now will set a pattern for their health habits later in life. If they are not very healthy, this can lead to disease and other complications. Still, many teenagers do not pay much attention their health habits. This experiment was conducted to really see how conce | ||
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![]() | What is baking powder and what is it used for? Many recipes call simply for baking soda rather than baking powder. Usually these recipes use some kind of liquid acid like buttermilk or yogurt to react with the baking soda to produce the bubbles. | ||
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