Name: _______________________

Using the Scientific Method in Biotech

Much of the work we do in the biotech lab will involve guided research.
Science research is a process, that has a general flow from beginning to end,
that allows the scientist to ask and answer questions.
We have already done an experiment that involved this process, our cheese
lab. We focused in on the conclusion during that lab, and our first common
task will allow you to showcase your ability to write a good conclusion.
To practice for our common task, we will take a look at the experiment
outlined for us in chapter 1.4.
The Effects of bleach on Jeans

A researcher wanted to know if a

faded look could be created on
denim with bleach.
They thought that using 50%
bleach solution would cause the
desired lightening of the jeans

To test this
hypothesis, the
researcher first
created solutions
of decreasing
bleach by diluting
it with water.

After making the solutions,

the researcher cut out 15
squares of denim each
10cm x 10cm.
They placed 3 squares in
Petri dishes containing
20mL of each solution for 1
minute.
After dipping the squares
in the solutions, they were
placed on lab matting for
9 minutes. They were then
dipped in distilled water
for 2 minutes to stop the
bleaching process. This
process was done 3 times
total.
Upon completion of the
bleaching process, the
squares were ranked for
the amount of color
removal and fabric damage
on a scale of 0-10.