Article Analysis

Citation Information
Article Title: Individual and joint toxic effects of pentachlorophenol and bisphenol A on the development of zebrafish (danio rerio) embryo
Author(s):Zhenghua Duana, Lin Zhua, Lingyan Zhua, Yao Kuna and Xiaoshan Zhua
Journal Title:Individual and joint toxic effects of pentachlorophenol and bisphenol A on the development of zebrafish (danio rerio) embryo
Publication Information (date, volume, etc.):Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Volume 71, Issue 3, November 2008, Pages 774-780

Database Accessed:2/24/2009

Analysis Information
Purpose: To prove that toxins such as PCP and BPA found in everyday material can have detrimental defects on live embryos.
Audience: Wide range of audience from scientist studying zebra fish to geneticists.
Sources: various sources




Primary Details
Research Concern: Effects of PCP and BPA on development of zebrafish
Thesis: That the presence of PCP and BPA will have an effect on the development of the zebrafish.
Procedures/Methods: Placed healthy control fish's embryos into toxic conditions.
Supporting Evidence: embryos decreased significantly with defects as well.
Key Findings:PCP and BPA were both toxic to the development of zebrafish embryos, and the toxicity level of PCP was about two orders of magnitude higher than that of BPA.
Limits:PCP BPA water
Problems:chemical consistency
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Use of Evidence: experimental methods
Conclusion:PCP and BPA were both toxic to the development of zebrafish embryos, and the toxicity level of PCP was about two orders of magnitude higher than that of BPA.
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Evaluation
Strength of Argument: the argument had sufficient and reasonable research.
Strength of Research Approach: research was concise and accurate to theory
Strength of Supporting Evidence: due to experiments the supporting evidence is strong
Importance of Article's Inquiry: Had some main points related to my research topic
Overall Evaluation: great article
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