Membrane properties postlab (beet lab)
1. What is the purpose of duplicate (or triplicate) samples for each treatment?
The purpose of a duplicate or triplicate of samples is to negate the effects that
any outliers may have.
2. What is/are the controls for this experiment? Explain.
The controls are the Shape and size of the Beet samples. This is because we kept them
the same size and shape.
3. Make a graph of your data. FIRST average your duplicates and graph them. 2pts.
Axes should be labeled and there should be a key. Please INSERT your graph into this
document (do not submit it as a separate Excel file).
4. Use the internet to research one food, pharmaceuticals, or cosmetic use for Betalain
compounds. Choose a use that was not described in lecture. Write a 50 word
description of the particular one you chose and its use.
One of the uses of Betalain in the pharmaceutical field is to treat conditions of
lipidemia. An over the counter drug that has Betalain is beetroot extract capsules. It
