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our process
In our experiment, we will be exposing Daphnia magna to synthetic estrogen, also known as ethynylestradiol (EE2), at similar concentrations to those found in local bodies of water. After 24-28 hours of exposure, the D. magna will be visualized under the EVOS microscope and their heart size will be measured using ImageJ.
EE2.0003 g EE2/L, as diluted from previous research
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Daphnia magna
microscopic invertebrate water fleas, 1-5mm in length
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Heart Sizeratio of heart cross-sectional area to body cross-sectional area
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we hypothesize that...
As the concentration of 17α-ethynylestradiol (EE2) in the water increases, the ratio of heart cross-sectional area to cross-sectional area of Daphnia magna will also increase.
