Innovating Science IS3708 AP Biology Investigation #8 – Biotechnology: Bacterial Transformation

Students will genetically engineer bacteria through transformation with a plasmid that confers antibiotic resistance.

Features

• They will then examine the number of resistant bacteria to determine the efficiency of the transformation procedure
• Teachers manual and Student Study Guide copy masters are included
• Materials provided for 8 lab groups
• Meets AP Science Practices 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7, and Big Idea 3