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The marine bacteria vibrio harveyi helps with DNA repair in humans. Understanding how to manipulate and genetically mutate this bacteria fascinates researchers. Young scientists observe two different mutations, predict the resulting reaction, then see the actual result.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the presentation in class and have every student predict an answer for each culture before moving to the answer slide
- Discuss applications for altering the receptors in this way
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of receptors and signaling molecules
Pros
- Demonstrates experiments too difficult for scientists to perform in most laboratories
- Includes high contrast colors for those with visual impairments
Cons
- None