| Aaron Hakim The Antioxidant Mystery: The Effects of Antioxidants and Free Radicals on Seed Germination
Division: | Life Sciences | Category: | Junior | Region: | Bay Area | City: | Mississauga, ON | School: | Appleby College | Abstract: | In several trials, bean or radish seeds were germinated in a hostile, artificial environment containing hydrogen peroxide as a source of free radicals. Vitamins A, C and E were added to these seeds to study their protective effects as antioxidants. Vitamin A best promoted seed germination. |
Awards | Value | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship Gold Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $2 000.00 | Gold Medal - Life Sciences Junior Sponsor: Pfizer Canada | $1 500.00 | Total | $3 500.00 | |