The student provides a focused and detailed description of the main topic and research question, along with relevant and focused background information on cellular respiration. The biology is explained well enough for the reader to fully and easily understand it without the need of rereading. The methodology of the investigation is highly appropriate to the topic, focused on answering the research question, and includes appropriate steps to assure the relevancy and validity of the obtained results. The student also shows full awareness of safety hazards, ethical concerns, and environmental issues that can arise during the experiment.