Turning Genes “On” and “Off”
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Use a safe, commonly found microbe to investigate and predict the effect of temperature on gene regulation and expression. The expression of this particular gene is easily recognized by the production of a pigment which turns the bacteria colonies red for a striking visual demonstration of gene manipulation. Further investigations allow students to design their own experiments to identify other variables which may effect gene expression. Enough materials for a class of 40 students. Grades 5-12.
