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ERIC Number: EJ377999
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Oxidation of Secondary Alcohols by Duckweed: A Biotransformation Experiment for Undergraduate Students.
Karfarski, Pawel; And Others
Journal of Chemical Education, v65 n6 p549-50 Jun 1988
Describes an experiment designed to use the ability of duckweed to convert the secondary hydroxyl moieties into ketone groups. Discusses the preparation of plant material, materials, procedures, and results for this biotransformation experiment for undergraduate students. (CW)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures, Organic Chemistry, Physiology, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Undergraduate Study
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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