Investigation of E. coli and acetominophen
School Name
Southside High School
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Microbiology
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
Acetaminophen, the pain-reliever found in virtually every household, has many forms and brands, with each claiming fast relief. More information is required to validate these claims of fast-acting medicine. This experiment aims to examine Acetaminophen and its three forms: liquid, tablet, and capsule and their subsequent effectiveness. The biology portion of this experiment is demonstrated by a prominent area impacted by Acetaminophen: the gut. The gut is necessary for the medicine to be effective and this experiment will utilize E-coli to stimulate the gastrointestinal area. The E-coli were grown over the period of a week and then exposed to various forms of medicine. Next, they were left with the medicine and after that, we recorded the data.The observable effects on the E-coli will demonstrate which form is the fastest acting. E-coli flourish in the gut and quickly metabolize semi-solids. Therefore, the liquid Acetaminophen is expected to be the most effective as it resides in a form that is most convenient for the E-coli to absorb and then "digest". The experiment will be especially important as it could potentially alter the course of medical diagnosis, leading to different and specialized forms of medicine for each unique part of the body.
Recommended Citation
Bafna, Vaibhav and Lindberg, Jane, "Investigation of E. coli and acetominophen" (2015). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 134.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2015/all/134
Start Date
4-11-2015 8:45 AM
End Date
4-11-2015 9:00 AM
Investigation of E. coli and acetominophen
Acetaminophen, the pain-reliever found in virtually every household, has many forms and brands, with each claiming fast relief. More information is required to validate these claims of fast-acting medicine. This experiment aims to examine Acetaminophen and its three forms: liquid, tablet, and capsule and their subsequent effectiveness. The biology portion of this experiment is demonstrated by a prominent area impacted by Acetaminophen: the gut. The gut is necessary for the medicine to be effective and this experiment will utilize E-coli to stimulate the gastrointestinal area. The E-coli were grown over the period of a week and then exposed to various forms of medicine. Next, they were left with the medicine and after that, we recorded the data.The observable effects on the E-coli will demonstrate which form is the fastest acting. E-coli flourish in the gut and quickly metabolize semi-solids. Therefore, the liquid Acetaminophen is expected to be the most effective as it resides in a form that is most convenient for the E-coli to absorb and then "digest". The experiment will be especially important as it could potentially alter the course of medical diagnosis, leading to different and specialized forms of medicine for each unique part of the body.
