| Biographie |
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| I am Akshay Ben, studying in Grade 8 in a York Region School, Markham, Ontario. I am the youngest of three siblings in my family. I am very passionate in my curricular activities especially in science and mathematics. I won academic awards in Grade 5, 6, 7 and expecting the same in Grade 8. I am an active participant in many school activities- Student Council, speech competition, volleyball, speed stacking, chess club, running club, Spelling Bee of Canada, anti bullying and York Region School leadership program. I like playing outdoor sports and is practicing competitive swimming at Markham Aquatic Club. Currently I am studying piano to master it. In addition, I have practiced Karate for the last seven years and got my Karate Black Belt. I like to volunteer to serve the community where I live. When I grow up, my ambition is to become a neurologist. |
| Akshay Ben
Antioxidants: Bouncing to Growth
| Défi: | Santé | | Catégorie: | Junior | | Région: | York | | Ville: | MARKHAM, ON | | École: | St. Julia Billiart CES | | Sommaire: | Release of free radicals during oxidative process in a living cell disrupts cell growth. Repair of damaged cells or restoring the disrupted cell metabolism is essential for sustained growth and anti-aging. In this study, application of antioxidants-turmeric, blueberry, orange, carrot, spinach with varying ORAC values, eggshell and a composite on green beans illustrate the relation between plant growth and antioxidant/minerals. |
| Prix | Valeur | Prix d'excellence - Junior
Médaille de bronze
Sponsor: Sciences jeunesse Canada | 300,00 $ | Bourse d’études de l’Université Western Ontario
Médaillé de bronze - Bourse de début d’études de 1 000 $
Sponsor: Université Western Ontario | 1 000,00 $ | | Total | 1 300,00 $ | |
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