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The use of fossil fuels is contributing to the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. If we can produce fuels using cellulose-based ethanol, we may be able to remove carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Scientists are searching for a microbe that has the ability to process plant cellulose. This video can be used in a biotechnology unit, a sustainability lesson, or even when you want to simply introduce a science class to the kinds of current research that is going on today.
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Pros
- Attractive illustration and animation
- Current event
- Assessment and discussion questions provided
- Could be used as a resource when addressing NGSS HS-ESS3-2
Cons
- Does not say if any microbes have been found that are capable of breaking down cellulose