Edvotek™ Exploring the Infectious Nature of Viruses Experiment Kit

Description

Includes

Instructions, cells, phage beads, Ready-Pour Agar, COLORTOP™ Agar, microtest tubes, sterile loops, petri plates, luria broth, PBS

Requires

37°C incubation oven, waterbath, automatic micropipets with tips

For learning about the different life cycles of bacterial viruses.

Although bacterial viruses, or bacteriophages, are present in many natural environments, they cannot survive autonomously. They require a host cell to reproduce and survive. In this experiment, students will learn about the different life cycles of bacterial viruses. They will then perform a viral plaque assay to indirectly visualize the viruses and to determine viral titer and multiplicity of infection (MOI).

Specifications

• Product Type: Exploring the Infectious Nature of Viruses Experiment Kit
• Grade: 9 to Undergraduate
• Includes: Instructions, cells, phage beads, Ready-Pour Agar, COLORTOP™ Agar, microtest tubes, sterile loops, petri plates, luria broth, PBS
• Time Range: 2 Hr.
• Content And Storage: Some components require refrigerator and freezer storage
• Class Size: 10 Lab Groups