EcoWISER New Mexico

  The Mobile Molecular Biology Lab brings contemporary biology research techniques to high school classrooms across the state. Students participate in a hands-on molecular biology lab activity. The laboratory techniques and discussion guide students through the determination of their phenotype and genotype for a gene that controls the ability to taste a bitter chemical. Students predict their genotype from their phenotype and use techniques such as DNA extraction, PCR amplification, restriction enzyme screening, and gel electrophoresis to determine their actual genotype. Objectives of the Mobile Lab: · Give students the opportunity to use state-of-the-art scientific equipment and techniques. · Reinforce the principles of biology topics such as the scientific method, genetics, and evolution. · Provide teachers and students with a biology experience that would otherwise be cost prohibitive. · Increase high school student awareness of contemporary biology research and opportunities. Benefits of the Mobile Lab: · All equipment and supplies are provided. · The Mobile Lab Facilitator does the set-up and leads the activities. · Lab activities and discussion are designed to help reach the New Mexico State Performance Standards and Benchmarks in the life sciences. For more information please contact the Mobile Lab Facilitator: Kayce Bell Email: kcbell@nmsu.edu Phone: (505) 646-2175

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  In-class presenter

One class period

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