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ERIC Number: EJ456456
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
Mutations and Misconceptions: The Isolation and Study of Mutant Bacteria.
Corner, Thomas R.
Science Teacher, v59 n9 p22-27 Dec 1992
Describes simple, inexpensive activities for teaching students about mutants and mutations in bacteria. Explains how to isolate bacteria from soil and leaves and how to grow bacteria on agar or in broth. Describes how to construct a gradient plate for finding the minimum inhibitory concentration of a substance and how to use this set up to find mutants. (PR)
Descriptors: Bacteria, Biology, Culturing Techniques, Microbiology, Science Education, Science Experiments, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Mutations