Meselson–Stahl experiment From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia The Meselson–Stahl experiment was an experiment by Matthew Meselson and Franklin Stahl in 1958 which supported the hypothesis that DNA replication was semiconservative. In semiconservative replication‚ when the double stranded DNA helix is replicated each of the two new double-stranded DNA helices consisted of one strand from the original helix and one newly synthesized. It has been called "the most beautiful experiment in biology.[1]"
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To investigate the results of the different amounts of sodium bicarbonate (2g‚4‚8g)‚when put in the baking process to produce cupcakes‚obtained by the change of height of a cupcake measured by a ruler‚when baked at 180 degrees celsius for 20 minutes when measured with a ruler. Research question: What will be the result of adding different amounts sodium bicarbonate (2g‚4g‚8g) in a standard (vanilla) cupcake ‚when they are baked at 180 degrees celsius over a period of 20 minutes using an oven thermometer
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paper towels more absorbent? Hypothesis: I think more expensive paper towels are more absorbent than less expensive paper towels. Experiment: Controls: Same amount of water for each paper towel; same size paper towel used; the same surface used in each attempt; process to determine the amount of water left; the water will be left on the paper towel for the same amount of time; test all three brands on the same day and time of day. Procedure 1. Cut paper towels into 10 cm x 12 cm squares. 2. Lay
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Becca DeHaven ChemC-125 Avogadro’s Law Experiment Report Introduction: The following experiment’s purpose was to confirm Avogadro’s Law and experimentally determine the Universal Gas Constant “R”. Amedeo Avogadro hypothesized that all gases of equal volume‚ temperature and pressure would contain equal amounts of moles. This idea that volume is directly proportional to moles sprung from other similar hypotheses. Robert Boyle found that pressure and volume are inversely proportional‚ meaning as pressure
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Purpose The purpose of this experiment is to use stoichiometry to predict how much of a product will be made in a precipitation reaction‚ to measure the reactants and products of the reaction correctly‚ to figure out the actual yield vs. the theoretical yield and to calculate the percent yield. Procedure First‚ 1.0 g of CaCl2·2H2O was put into a 100-mL beaker and 25 mL of distilled water was added. The two ingredients were stirred to create a calcium chloride solution. Then‚ stoichiometry
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Discussion An amount of 853 mg of alcohol was obtained in the flask. After the experiment was performed‚ amount recovered was 1259mg (I think you have these flipped). Percent yield of the crude product was 67.75%. (What does this percentage mean?) The IR spectrum of purified product identified the Arene strand of 2969.71 indicating C-H stretch. Ester which indicated a C=O stretch of a 1750-1735. Aliphatic amines showed an absorption band of 1217.62 indicating a C-N stretch. (This makes no sense‚
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Chem-102 Lab Dr. Sobhi Experiment #3: Spectrophotometric Determination of Tartrazine Purpose The objectives of this lab include- illustrating the use of the spectrophotometer in chemical analysis‚ and generating a standard‚ or calibration curve‚ then using that curve to determine the value of an unknown substance. The spectrophotometer is one of the most powerful tools used in chemistry to find the concentration of substances in solution. It compares the colors of a known and an unknown solution
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Yale University psychologist‚ Stanley Milgram‚ conducted an experiment in 1961 focusing on the conflict between obedience to authority and personal conscience. He examined justifications for acts of genocide offered by those accused at the World War II Nuremberg War Criminal trials. Their defense often was based on "obedience" - that they were just following orders from their superiors. Milgram’s experiment‚ which he told his participants was about learning‚ was to have participants (teacher) question
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Cartesian Diver Essay The Cartesian Diver is named after the French scientist Rene Descartes. This experiment is supposed to show buoyancy‚ density and different forms of matter at work‚ when demonstrated. To create the Cartesian Diver‚ you’ll simply need: • A empty plastic bottle • A plastic eye dropper • Water 1. Fill the bottle with water‚ but be cautious of spills. 2. Very carefully‚ drop the dropper inside the bottle. Then‚ seal the cap on very tightly. 3. Squeeze the bottle‚ but not too
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Experiment 5: Percent Water in a Hydrated Salt Chemistry 1300 Instructor: 2/8/12 Abstract: The purpose of this experiment was to determine the percent by mass in a hydrated salt‚ as well as to learn to handle laboratory apparatus without touching it. The hydrated salt‚ calcium carbonate‚ was heated with high temperature to release water molecules. Gravimetric analysis was used in this experiment to determine the percent by mass of water in a hydrated salt. The hypothesis of this experiment
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