Throughout this process, I have learnt a lot about patience. After hours in the lab, I learnt that unless I criticised the process I was using, I wouldn’t be able to move on. This mindsetContinue reading
Category: Extended Essay
Interim Reflection – Extended Essay
Recently, I have researched the scientific basis of my study to understand how the preservatives chosen (Sodium Benzoate and Sodium Chloride) work. By understanding that Sodium Chloride (a natural preservative) and Sodium Benzoate (a syntheticContinue reading
EE Day Reflection
A majority of today was spent in the lab, as I plated different amounts of fungus to test which ones grow the best. I learnt how best to use a micropipette and simultaneously ensure thatContinue reading
Initial Reflection
My EE is on the impact of natural preservatives on inhibiting fungal growth in pickles. In my grandmother’s house pickles are homemade and specific natural preservatives used prevent spoilage, and I found this fascinating asContinue reading
My Extended Essay
This year I will be working on my extended essay in Biology – I want to determine how the concentration of natural preservatives affects the growth of fungus in pickles. I will be posting myContinue reading