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Presentation
Interdisciplinary Diffusion lab
Andrews University Teaching and Learning Conference
  • Sable Rosana Canales, Andrews University
  • Chloe Gaban, Andrews University
Location
Buller Hall First Floor
Start Date
30-3-2023 10:30 AM
End Date
30-3-2023 11:30 AM
Disciplines
Type of Presentation
Poster Presentation
Proposal for Presentation

Diffusion is a principle in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Students can model the rate of diffusion based on particle size by contrasting blue and yellow dyes. Two petri dishes containing agar-agar receive a drop of dye at the center. The radius of expansion is recorded over time and variance increases linearly with time. Diffusion constants vary by particle size, allowing for a size ratio comparison between blue and yellow dyes. Relating the data to cells, students predict that smaller molecules diffuse into living cells, whereas larger molecules need some assistance from protein channels as in facilitated diffusion.

Acknowledgments

Andrews University Undergraduate Research Award

Citation Information
Sable Rosana Canales and Chloe Gaban. "Interdisciplinary Diffusion lab" (2023)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/sable-kessler/4/