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AP Biology Investigation #8: Biotechnology: Bacterial Transformation

AP Biology Investigation #8: Biotechnology: Bacterial Transformation

Students will genetically engineer bacteria through transformation with a plasmid that confers antibiotic resistance. They will then examine the number of resistant bacteria to determine the efficiency of the transformation procedure.

This kit contains enough materials for 8 groups. Teacher’s manual and Student Study Guide copymasters are included.

Meets AP Science Practices 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7, and Big Idea 3.

Kit Includes:

  • Sterile Calcium Chloride 0.05M - 30ml
  • Sterile Volumetric Pipet - 16 pcs
  • Pipet Bulb - 8 pcs
  • Micropipet w/Plunger 10ul - 8 pcs
  • Microcentrifuge Tube 1.5ml - 16 pcs
  • Sterile Inoculating Loop - 8 pcs
  • Petri Dish - 40 pcs
  • Luria Agar 200ml - 4 btl
  • E. Coli Culture (freeze dried)
  • Luria Broth 9ml Tube
  • Kit Contains coupon for perishable materials. Redeem by fax, phone or e-mail.
Materials sent upon redemption of coupon:

  • 0.02g Ampicillin - 2 btls
  • 1000 ng pUC 19 Plasmid
  • Tryptic Soy Broth Tube 9ml
  • Tryptic Soy Agar Slants 6ml
  • Pipet, Sterile, Disposable

Materials Needed but not Supplied:

  • Large beaker
  • Hot plate or waterbath
  • Microwave (not necessary if melting agar in a waterbath)
  • Markers
  • Microfuge tube racks
  • Container of ice
Recommended:

  • Incubator (37 Celsius)
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DOT: Non-Regulated

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Catalog # IS3708
Shipping Weight 5.00 lbs
 
Our price: $189.00
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