Edvotek™ How Clean is Clean? Testing the Effectiveness of Antibacterial Cleaners Kit

Description

Students will do two experiments to explore the properties of bacterial growth. They will determine a bacteria's ability to resist the antibiotic ampicillin, then test different household cleaners to determine which one is the most effective at preventing bacterial growth.

• Storage: Some Components Require Refrigerator Storage Upon Receipt
• Complete in 2 Lab Periods (24 Hours)
• For 10 Groups

Specifications

• Product Type: Kit
• Grade: 9 to Undergraduate
• Age: 14 to 20
• Includes: Ampicillin, E. coli BactoBeads™, ReadyPour™ Agar (sterile), Recovery Broth, Petri Plates (Small & Large), Plastic Microtipped Transfer Pipettes,10 mL Pipette (wrapped, sterile), Swabs (sterile), Microcentrifuge Tubes, and Disks for Antibiotics
• Requires: Microwave, Adjustable Volume Micropipette (50-50 μL and 50-200 μL), Incubation Oven (37°C), Pipette Pumps/Bulbs, Marking Pens, Gloves, Safety Goggles, Variety of Household Cleaners
• Time Range: 2 Lab Periods (24 Hr.)
• Content And Storage: Some Components Require Refrigerator Storage Upon Receipt
• Class Size: 10 Lab Groups