Description
Advanced—For experienced high school and college classes; requires some technical skill.
- Introduce bio-engineering concepts
- Teach synthetic biology and microbiology techniques
- Allow students to experience real-world connections
Students learn microbiology techniques while modifying stinky bacteria into bacteria that smell like bananas. Use this lab to investigate the design and placement of promoters to determine gene expression. Collect class data to compare quantitative and qualitative results of microbial population growth dynamics. Includes enough materials for 24 students working in 6 groups. Kit includes perishable materials when shipped. Note: Use perishable materials within 1 week of receipt.
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