Formal Lab Report: the Problem of Biodiversity

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The authors of the article chosen for the analysis focus on the problem of biodiversity and its connection to thiamine, also known as vitamin B1 deficiency. The reason for such discussion is the observation that many wildlife populations continue declining at rates, and the threats to biodiversity turn out to be the main cause. Thiamine diphosphate cannot be neglected in this research because it plays an important role in cellular metabolism that can occur in five life-sustaining enzymes (Balk et al.). Three classes of animals are chosen for the investigation, including the representatives of ray-finned fishes, several bivalves, and some birds which are found on 45 stations through 15 regions on the territory of the Northern Hemisphere.

In the article, the hypothesis that thiamine deficiency can be a crucial contributor to the declines of populations in different ecosystems of the Northern Hemisphere has to be supported (Balk et al.). To support the chosen positions and the appropriateness of the work, the authors rely on past investigations developed by Manzetti et al. in terms of which thiamine deficiency was proved as an ultimately lethal concept with several health effects on memory, learning abilities, and other brain functions (821). It is found that thiamine deficiency can be developed in different ways. All tests and their results can be proved in case thiamine is administrated to an individual without deficiency, and no effects are observed. In general, the article is properly developed, including such sections and introduction with enough background information, a strong and clear hypothesis, results, and discussion with the help of which appropriate conclusions are made.

Quiz

What is the first thing that will be visible when the formal lab is submitted?	Title page
List the items that are listed on the first page of the formal lab.	Title, name, date performed
What is the date required for the lab report?	Date performed
What is the order of the formal lab report?	Title page, introduction, hypothesis, materials, methods, results/table results, discussion, conclusion.
True or false: personal pronouns are allowed in the report	False
How many paragraphs, at least, should be found in the introduction?	3
Are vocabulary terms explained in the introduction?	Yes
In which paragraph of the introductions should the experiment control, independent variable, dependent variable, etc. be explained?	3
Which 2 words would be included in the hypothesis?	“if” and “then”
Are materials given in paragraph form or listed?	Listed
Are units required in the materials section?	No
Are the steps for the methods section of the lab numbered and listed or in paragraph form?	Paragraph
Which is listed first in the results section, the graph, or the table?	Table
List 3 requirements of the tables and graphs.	Number of graph or table, title, units
How are the tables and graphs related?	The graph represents the table
What are the 3 parts of the results section, in order?	Tables, graphs, summary
The discussion section should refer to which prior 2 sections?	Introduction and results
The conclusion section should refer to which prior section?	Hypothesis

Works Cited

Balk, Lennart, et al. “Widespread Episodic Thiamine Deficiency in Northern Hemisphere Wildlife.” Scientific Reports, vol. 6, 2016, doi: 10.1038/srep38821. Accessed 06 Jul. 2017.

Manzetti, Sergio, et al. “Thiamin Function, Metabolism, Uptake, and Transport.” Biochemistry, vol. 53, no. 5, 2014, pp. 821-835.

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