Turning Genes On and Off
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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.
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- Key Stage 3: 11 to 14 yrs
- Key Stage 4: 14 to 16 yrs
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.
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