Serial dilutions are a very useful method for students to learn. It is a standard method for testing for toxicity and can be adapted for investigating the effect of a pollutant on the germination and growth of seeds. Just remember that although this method can be used on invertebrates, this wouldn"t be considered ethical in accordance with the IB"s animal testing guidelines.Cornell has some useful guidelines and suggestions...

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