Lab write-up format

Lab write-up scoring checklist

Premodule: Scientific method and plant growth

• Lab letter

Module 1: Phenotypes

• Lab letter
• Module 1 data sheet

Module 2: DNA and genes

• Lab letter
• Procedures for examining plants’ DNA for the mutation of the AKT-1 gene
  • Part I. Getting out the goods
• Alternative procedures for examining plants’ DNA for the mutation of the AKT-1 gene
  • Part I. Getting out the goods
  • Part II. Making copies of the suspect
    • Additional materials: PowerPoint: Module2a
  • Part III. Who has the gene?
    • Making the gel
    • Loading your sample into the gel
    • Staining your gel
    • Interpreting your results
    • Additional materials: PowerPoint: Module2b

Module 3: Manipulating genes

• Lab letter

Module 4: Yeast and the gene

• Lab letter
• Quantitative analysis
  • Tips for culturing yeast cells
  • Assessing your cultures after they have grown
• Qualitative analysis
  • Tips for culturing yeast cells
  • Assessing your cultures after they have grown

Module 5: Structure and function in proteins

• Lab letter
• Making a flapping bird
• Additional materials: PowerPoint: Module5

Module 6: Genes’ effects on the organism

• Lab letter
• Additional materials: PowerPoint: Module6a
• PowerPoint: Module6b