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ERIC Number: EJ290332
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983
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How-to-Do-It: Why Don't Cells Grow Larger? A Lab Exercise.
Stanek, Joseph A., Jr.
American Biology Teacher, v45 n7 p393-95 Nov 1983
Describes a laboratory investigation designed to analyze surface area to volume ratio related to cell division. Uses agar-gel "cells" with pH indicator added which are then "fed" acid for a measured time. Discusses procedures and materials used, providing a sample data table and important guiding questions. (JM)
Descriptors: Biology, Cytology, High Schools, Laboratory Procedures, Models, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Equipment, Science Experiments, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Biological Sciences Curriculum Study; Volume (Physics)