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BIOLOGY

the study of life

Years ago, I was a scientist who studied naturalistic observation. I carried a notebook tucked under my arms and recorded the diverse plants and animals in the environment I was surrounded by. I was especially interested in observing plants. Every single plant I looked at, despite the similarities between the same species, was different. When I went to school the next day, I was confused as to why my second-grade science class did not allow us to step outside to see how the world of biology was for ourselves. Instead, we were bottled up in a 7m by 9m classroom. My love for science began ever since I could comprehend, and it continues to do so as I grow older.

AGAPANTHUS PIGMENT

Under 400x magnification, the pigment of the Agapanthus flower is seen. If you play the video, you will see that some of the carotenoids seem to quickly move to a nearby location on the cell. I speculate that this might be due to water molecules reacting with the chemicals in the pigment. Carotenoids are not water soluble, which is why instead of the pigment enlarge once interacting with the water, it repels it, pushing it away from the initial location. If you have any other thoughts on why this occurs, leave it in the box down below!

COSMOS RESEARCH - PLANT MICROBIOLOGY

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