Project Topic
-How would a hypergravity environment affect a simple organism such as Paramecium (a Protist)?
Members
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Physics: Darlene B. and Chris C.
Biology: Chris R. and Cameron H.
Chemistry: Rachel S.
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Species of Choice (at the moment)
-Paramecium caudatum; Paramecium multimicronucleatum (one of these two because they are the largest Paramecium species and would be easiest to observe). We selected Paramecium because they are large enough to observe, reproduce rapidly enough to see effects with greater ease, and are simple enough to recognize and observe in-depth with few complications (including ethical ones).
Hypergravity
-Simulation via a homemade Centrifuge. The force of the Centrifuge in G's will be determined mathematically. The Centrifuge will also be adapted to be habitable by Paramecium in normal conditions by providing them with the proper nutrients and environment to prosper in normal (1 G) conditions prior to experimentation.
An additional link (our first tip-off as to which species of Paramecium to use)
http://www.hope.edu/academic/biology/meciums/paraget.htm
Happy Thanksgiving!
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