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ST. DOMINIC ACADEMY OF PULILAN, INC.

(PAASCU Accredited – Level II)


National Road, Poblacion, Pulilan, Bulacan
GENERAL BIOLOGY 1
Grade 11
S.Y 2024-2025

Name: _______________________________________ Score: _______________________


Grade & Sec.: __________________________________ Date: _______________________

Cell Membrane Sorcery


Laboratory no. 1

In this activity, you will experiment to understand the role of the cell membrane using flour enclosed in
a cellophane submerged in a water-iodine solution. This experiment will help you observe how the
cell membrane functions as a selective barrier. Follow the steps below and answer the guide
questions to deepen your understanding of the topic.

Problem: Is the plastic bag permeable to iodine?


Laboratory Objectives:
1. discover how the cell membrane functions as a selective barrier in controlling the movement of
substances in and out of cells.
2. relate their observations to the function of the cell membrane, demonstrating an understanding of
how it regulates the passage of substances to maintain cellular homeostasis.

Materials Needed:
- Flour - Transparent containers or bowls
- Cellophane (cut into small squares) - Stirring rod or spoon
- Water - Paper towels
- Iodine solution (Betadine)

Procedure:
1. Set up the experiment area by arranging all the
materials.
2. Fill one transparent container with the iodine solution,
add iodine to the water until the water is a golden
yellow color.
4. Take one square of cellophane and carefully place a
small amount of the flour-water mixture in the center.
5. Seal the cellophane tightly, ensuring that no flour
mixture escapes.
6. Submerge the cellophane with the flour mixture into
the container with the iodine solution.
7. Observe and record the color of the iodine solution in the before section of the data table
8. Leave it undisturbed for 10-15 minutes to allow for observation.
9. Carefully remove the cellophane from the iodine solution and place it on a paper towel to dry.
10. Observe and record your findings.
11. Leave for 3 hours
12. Remove the plastic bag from the beaker.
13.) Observe and record (in the after 24 hours section of the data table) the color of the starch
solution inside the plastic bag.
14.) Observe and record (in the after 24 hours section of the data table) the color of the iodine
solution inside the beaker.
15.) Clean up.
Experimental Data (Describe and picture)

Before After
Color of Starch Solution inside
the bag Purple and Dark color
Whitish color

Color of Iodine solution inside


the beaker Gold color Transparent

Control Data (Describe and picture)


Before After
Color of Starch Solution inside White White
the bag
Color of Water in the beaker Transparent Transparent

Guide Questions:
1. What was the purpose of adding flour to the water in the first container?
This mixture represents substances inside a cell that may or may not pass through the cell membrane
2. Why did we use cellophane to enclose the flour mixture?
Allowing certain substances to pass through
3. What is the iodine solution used for in the experiment?
This reaction can help us observe iodine
4. Describe the changes (if any) observed on the cellophane after being submerged in the iodine
solution.
If the iodine molecules passed through the cellophane
5. Explain how this experiment demonstrates the role of the cell membrane.
A key property of cell membranes.
6. How does the cellophane act as a selective barrier based on your observations?
How cell membranes manage the entry and exit
7. What does the presence or absence of changes in the cellophane indicate about the permeability
of the cell membrane?
How ssscell membranes control what enters or exits a cell based on size, charge

Notes:
- Be cautious while handling the materials and ask for assistance if needed.
- Record your observations and findings accurately for further analysis and discussion.

Conclusion:
From this, it becomes very clear that the iodine is able go through the plastic baggie while the starch is not permitted in.
This is commonly attributed to selective permeability associated with cell membranes, hence the ability of the migration
of iodine into a plastic baggie. However, starch cannot cross to the other side.

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