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
In this lab, students test different combinations of promoters and ribosome binding sites by looking at the beta-galactosidase enzyme output. Students learn about the lac operon, transcription, and translation while testing their genetic constructs. The simple lab procedure with spectrophotometry makes it possible for students to understand these challenging topics. 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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