Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Limitations on Cell Size: Surface Area to Volume
Experiment #2 from Biology with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Use agar cubes cut into various size blocks to simulate cells.
- Use a Conductivity Probe to measure the quantity of ions in a solution.
- Determine the relationship between the surface area and volume of a cell.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Biology
- Theme
- B Form and function
- Level of organization
- 2 Cells
- Topic
- B2.3 Cell specialization
- Section
- Standard level and higher level
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