Turning Genes 'On' & 'Off'

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Turning Genes 'On' & 'Off'

Learning games. Turning Genes 'On' and 'Off'.

Lab Investigation. Explore how genes respond to their environment Use a safe, commonly found microbe to investigate and predict the effect of temperature on gene regulation and expression. 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 children to design their own experiments to identify other variables which may affect gene expression.

Your children will:

Observe the varying colours of bacteria grown under different temperature conditions
Explain why different bacterial colours are produced at different temperatures
Infer the mechanisms involved in gene expression
Understand the relationship between gene expression and environment.

Key Stage 3 - 4.

Product Code: EDU-14-20-1093

Delivery: 5-10 days