ipl-logo

Azolla Photosynthesis

737 Words3 Pages

In this process,phenolic compounds such as caffeic acid and tannin are extracted from a water fern called azolla mycrophylla, this plant does not have seed or flowers.Both these acids have immense potenial roles Caffeic acid as an antioxidant,anticarcinogenic as well as anti-inflammatory while tannin has been used to treat various diseases along with acting as a shield from external attackers like predators in plants.The extraction procedure started from the crushing of the dried azolla plant material converting it into powderous form so as to mix it with a solvent such as petroleum ether instead of ethanol for further mixing and then it is placed inside a UV sonicator before filteration using a funnel and filter papaer for removal of the plant debris,after using a seperating funnel for seperation it is placed in a rotary evaporator so that the solute and solvent gets seperated as the solvent that had been initially used is seperated out along with drying of the rest of the material which can be further used for the analysis of caffeic acid as well as tannin and for their further analysis using aspectrophotometer.Spectrophotometer analysis gave the exact peaks at the particular wavelengths.These acids have olso

Show More
Related

  • Lima Bean Photosynthesis

    176 Words  | 1 Pages

    Lima bean number 1 germinated but did not thrive. My plant was a yellow color with few leaves. Though my plant was very tall it was weak and could be broken easily. The plants in uv light were of a dark green color whereas my plant was yellow. In addition the leaves of my plant were very small.

    Read More

  • Azucus Ranch Research Paper

    800 Words  | 4 Pages

    AZUCUS Ranch is a ranch in Vicksburg, MS where I ride horses. I have been riding there for many years, ever since I could walk. There are other riders there that have been there as long as I have. There are also some riders that have just started riding there. When the riders get done riding, it is their duty to take care of their horse, meaning they have to untack their horse, wash them off, put them in either a pasture or a stall, then depending on where they put them, they must feed them.

    Read More

  • Quercus Alba Research Paper

    536 Words  | 3 Pages

    The White Oak or the Quercus Alba is a very important to the ecosystem. Multiple animal species eat or use the tree to help them survive. We use the tree to make furniture, floors, ships, etc. Many animals of all walks of life use the White Oak as a viable source of food. These animals use every bit the tree has to offer.

    Read More

  • How Does Elisa Allen Change In The Chrysanthemums

    888 Words  | 4 Pages

    In the story "The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck, the main character, Elisa Allen, exemplifies identity formation by showcasing her change of emotions throughout the story, which allows her to develop an identity crisis due to the constraints that men expect her to follow as a woman in the 1930s. According to Eric Erickson in the article, "Identity Crisis", an identity crisis is a "turning point in which lasting change occurs rather than a time of severe emotional distress"("Identity Crisis" 576). "The Chrysanthemums" is a story follows the life of this (Elisa Allen) thirty-five-year-old woman in a secluded Salinas Ranch with her husband, Henry Allen. In her garden, she plants chrysanthemums, which impresses anyone that sees them due to their amazing size and color. Elisa is a hardworking woman, and although strong, she understands there is no emotional connection between her and her husband – and feels distant from him, therefore she prevents herself from expressing any emotion and feminine-like appearance in front of him.

    Read More

  • Positivity In Milkweed

    547 Words  | 3 Pages

    Words can tear you down Do you see people being hurtful? The novel Milkweed along with personal experiences of my own, I have come to realise that words can have a powerful affect on your life. Words have the ability to lift people up, tear people down, and define a person’s character. Words can sometimes reinforce a person’s positivity when used in the right way. Sportsmanship from an opposing team when my baseball team loses has lifted me up even when I felt like I played my worst.

    Read More

  • The Sunflower Analysis

    972 Words  | 4 Pages

    Simon Wiesenthal, along with millions of individuals, faced horrendous circumstances as a Nazi prisoner living in concentration camps during the Holocaust. While performing slave labor, Wiesenthal is presented with an astounding request from an unexpected source, a Nazi SS officer, and faces an unimaginable entreaty. When Simon Wiesenthal awakened each morning in the concentration camp, his primary thoughts were likely on survival and his only concern regarding the SS officers was avoiding them. Unbeknownst to him, while performing slave labor at a hospital near the concentration camp where he was imprisoned, Wiesenthal would interact with an SS officer amid unlikely and unexpected circumstances.

    Read More

  • Rhubarb Osmosis Lab Report

    1127 Words  | 5 Pages

    Part A: Osmosis practical task Aim: To observe the effects of osmosis in rhubarb cells. Hypothesis: Water will be extracted out of the cells in the salt solution causing the cells to look different to the cells in the freshwater solution. Materials: Rhubarb Distilled water in a dropping bottle Salt solution in a dropping bottle Microscope, slides, and coverslips Forceps and razor blades or scalpel Paper Towel Method: Clean and dry a slide and coverslip.

    Read More

  • Spinach Leaf Photosynthesis Lab Report

    1169 Words  | 5 Pages

    Doriana Spurrell What different frequencies and types of light would prompt the Spinach leaves to go through the process of photosynthesis effectively? Purpose: The purpose of this experiment was to see which of the four lights that range across the light spectrum would properly and most efficiently help the spinach leaf perform photosynthesis. Background Information: Photosynthesis is the process in which plants use light energy to transform into chemical energy.

    Read More

  • A Raisin In The Sun Mama's Plant Analysis

    825 Words  | 4 Pages

    There are many symbols in A Raisin in the Sun worth describing, but one that particularly stands out is Mama’s plant. It is old and barely a substantial piece of nature, yet it makes many vital appearances in the play. The small plant seems to personify Mama’s stubborn nature in its intent on survival despite its close to death appearance. It also represents Mama’s dream that seems close to being crushed, yet never dies. As a whole, the plant is an extension of Mama’s character and an important symbol in the play.

    Read More

  • Chrysaora Colorata Research Paper

    826 Words  | 4 Pages

    Hannah Dillon Biology 2 Mrs. Walser August 28, 2015 Chrysaora colorata is the scientific name for what is more commonly known as the purple striped jellyfish. It definitely lives up to its name, on it’s transparent, shimmering white bowl shaped Bell which contrast the twelve to sixteen striking purple strips going down it. It is a predator of zooplankton, copepods, larval fish, ctenophores, salps, other jellies, and fish eggs (Montereybayaquarium.com). Also it as many other relatives living amongst it including Pacific Sea nettle, other jellyfish, sea anemones, and coral. All these wonderful things make up the purple striped jellyfish (aqua.org).

    Read More

  • Lotus Cortina Research Paper

    936 Words  | 4 Pages

    Some of the most iconic motorsport pictures are of Jim Clark and Sir John Whitmore cornering on three wheels in Lotus Cortinas, or drifting them, revelling in the cars' composure and handling predictability. It may have been based on the entry-level Cortina, but with more power, much-improved suspension and better brakes, the Lotus Cortina is one classic you can really take by the scruff of the neck and have enormous fun with. The Lotus Cortina came about because of Ford's decision to take part in motorsport in the early 1960s. Ford's Walter Hayes spoke to Colin Chapman, asking him to build a homologation special with which the Blue Oval could beat all comers.

    Read More

  • Analysis Of Purple Hibiscus

    1333 Words  | 6 Pages

    The inevitable communication between English and the several languages speak in Nigerian people in Nigeria. Their language differs according to their speech patterns, and habits. The varieties of language use both educated and un-educated Nigerians for the sake of lives. According to Herbert Igboanusi: ,, There is the national variety of English also known as Nigerian English (NE) and the ethnic variety of English exemplified here by Igbo English (IE) Author Adichie uses both languages that is, she handles most of her views in English and she touches Igbo language.

    Read More

  • Water Lily Research Paper

    497 Words  | 2 Pages

    I remember the first time I saw a water lily, and how intrigued I was by the uniqueness of the flower. I used to look forward to the visit at my grandparents Lake House just to catch a glimpse of the beautiful water lilies. The relaxing and calm setting the flower brought to the lake compensated for the moldy, and fusty stenge of the green lake water, which took a while to acclimate to. The sight of the flower was just so easing to me.

    Read More

  • Cellular Respiration In Yeast Lab Report

    780 Words  | 4 Pages

    The Effect of Sugar Concentration on CO2 Production by Cellular Respiration in Yeast Introduction In this lab, our main focus was to find how sugar concentration affect yeast respiration rates. This was to simulate the process of cellular respiration. Cellular respiration is the process that cells use to transfer energy from the organic molecules in food to ATP (Adenosine Tri-Phosphate). Glucose, CO2, and yeast (used as a catalyst in this experiment) are a few of the many vital components that contribute to cellular respiration.

    Read More

  • Purple Hibiscus Analysis

    2273 Words  | 10 Pages

    Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a very dense novel that focuses on the development of the main character and the supporting characters which could be defined as Bildungsroman. The narrator, Kambili, takes a reader through the psychology of the characters and explores them in different ways. At the beginning, we are exposed to the family that has a patriarchal figure as a father and a husband who is the perpetrator of domestic violence. Yet he is a role model and a remarkable figure to the public. The novel penetrates deep through various forms of violence which are coercive, discursive and domestic and are the ones that separate families, communities and the Nigerian nation as a whole.

    Read More

More about Azolla Photosynthesis

Open Document