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A concentrated solution of each tea was prepared and a 0.2 g mass of cotton wool was soaked in each.
A petri dish was prepared using nutrient agar gel and inoculated with a strain of Staphylococcus aureus. The masses of cotton wool were each placed on the petri dish, which was then incubated at 20
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The experiment was repeated 3 times, a mean and standard deviation was calculated.
1.(1)State the dependent variable in this investigation.
(2)Identify one control variable from the methodology.
2.(1)Based on the results, suggest which ingredient is most effective at inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Give a reason for your answer.
(2)State the TWO brands of tea whose results are unlikely to show statistically significant differences. Give a reason for your answer.
3.Calculate the size of the inhibition zone for EterniTea as a percentage of the size of that for ResisTea.
4.Outline the techniques which should be employed in order to reduce risk when working with bacterial cultures.
5.(1)Identify a limitation of the methodology in allowing a valid comparison of each tea brand.
(2)State how the size of the error bars could be reduced.
