The Color Blind Chemist

I guess my brain is getting bored with studying for this test. As I was reading a lab write up posted online about a similar test that I ran my self in class (citrate test).
I was perplexed when I read where they wrote that the agar starts off yellow, when citrate agar actually looks deep green, even in a picture he posted next to it.

Sure, that could have been an honest mistake, but I say no! This poor chap (I say chap because color blindness is extremely rare in women)loves his chemistry, but can never reach his true mad scientist potential. What a tragedy. Yes, he is the bumbling smart guy in the corner, who seems unsure of himself, asking others to verify his results, well now you know why. He's the color blind chemist.

Interestingly enough, after a quick Wikipedia session, I learned that there are various causes of colorblindness. It could be genetic, coming on anytime between childhood and adulthood, but if it doesn't run in your family, you should be safe. Unless you suffer some trauma to the head, or more importantly the occipital lobe, which can bring it on. It can also be one of the many problems associated with shaken baby syndrome. Last but not least, it can be caused by ultraviolet light damage, which interestingly enough it said happened more in childhood, so tell your kids not to stare at the sun, or they wont be able to see colors anymore! Well, I mean, that's if they're able to see at all after staring at the sun ;).

Well, I needed this mental diversion. Back to studying.

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