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Does Androstenedione Affect Rodent Weight?

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Does Androstenedione Affect Rodent Weight? | Science Fair Projects | STEM Projects
Does a special drug really help rodents gain weight? We'll find out by giving the drug to rats and measuring their weight gain.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that androstenedione will increase the weight of the rats.

Method & Materials

You will place the rats in their cages, weigh them, give them the appropriate and equal amount of androstenedione, and reweigh them every day.
You will need cages, androstenedione, and a scale.

Results

The results showed that the rats that received the androstenedione did experience weight gain. All of the rats taking it increased by one or more grams.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting because it tests a drug that is used by athletes to gain weight and muscle, but is banned by many professional sports organizations.

Also Consider

Variations of the experiment could include testing different doses of androstenedione, or testing the drug on different types of rodents.

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