Basic Life Mechanisms Experiments
Edition: 6
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 152
Edition: 6
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 150
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The exercises and background material found in Basic Life Mechanisms Experiments guide hands-on investigation into mechanisms of biological processes. Activities explore basic lab techniques and biotechnologies, and provide students an introduction to biochemistry, genetics, cellular biology, and microbiology. These activities help elucidate concepts learned in the lecture course, and build a solid base of lab skills for more advanced lab courses.
Preface
Laboratory Introduction and Resources
1. Exploring Biology and Experimental Equipment
2. Biochemistry of Carbohydrates
3. Biochemistry of Amino Acids and Proteins
4. Enzymes: Catalysts of Reactions
5. ELISA and Detection of Diseases
6. Prokaryotes and Microscopy
7. Cellular Respiration
8. Photosynthesis
9. PCR: Amplification of DNA
10. Gel Electrophoresis and Staining of Amplified PCR Samples
11. Mendelian Genetics and Blood Typing
Appendix—Resources for Writing Lab Reports