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Cells and Genetics
Cells and Genetics—Cell Structure, continued
Phospholipid and Membrane Transport Kit
Students will gain a greater understanding as they discover the spon- taneous formation of membranes with this hands-on 3-D kit! Explore the chemical structures of a phospholipid and then use that knowledge to construct a phospholipid monolayer. Features the amphipathic struc- ture of phospholipids with their hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails. Additional components of the kit allow students to construct lipid bilayers and consider the role of transport proteins in moving ions and small molecules across membranes. Student and instructor guides available online.
Yeast On the Job—
Student Laboratory Kit
By: David Brock
Roland Park Country School, Baltimore, MD
The most fundamental question in biology—what makes something alive? Biologists recognize at least four fundamental processes of cells—homeostasis, cellular respiration, enzyme-controlled reactions, and reproduction. These basic concepts are critical for an understand- ing of a modern biochemical model of cellular life. These concepts, however, are often very abstract for students. Experimenting with yeast cells in a series of experiments, students will develop an understand- ing of these cell processes. Viewing yeast cells, collecting data, and designing experiments will all contribute to students’ understanding of these concepts.
Enough materials are provided for 12 complete laboratory setups of the experiment. Students can work in groups of 2–4 when observing the major experiments and individually when viewing the yeast cells with a microscope.
Plant and Animal Cell Mystery—
Super Value Laboratory Kit
By: The Flinn Staff
Most students are aware that plant and animal cells are different, but how are they different? In this activity, written in the form of a mystery, students must apply their knowledge of cell structure and organelles to identify four unknown prepared slides. To successfully solve the mystery, students need to determine if each sample originated from a plant or animal, and they must provide sketches and the supporting evidence such as identifiable organelles to explain their choices. This lab is an especially effective way to help students develop critical thinking skills. It’s one thing for them to look at pictures and memorize definitions—another thing to sort through the evidence! Includes eight prepared slides (two of each type), Instructor’s Notes, and reproducible student handouts included.
Super Value Kit is complete for 32 students working in groups of four. All materials are reusable.
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Phospholipid and Membrane Transport Kit FB2149
Catalog No.
Description
Price/Each
FB2149
Phospholipid and Membrane Transport Kit
$53.55
Catalog No.
Description
Price/Each
FB1436
Yeast On the Job—Student Laboratory Kit
$66.50
Yeast On the Job— Student Laboratory Kit FB1436
Catalog No.
Description
Price/Each
FB1910
Plant and Animal Cell Mystery— Super Value Laboratory Kit
$49.10
CELLS AND GENETICS—CELL STRUCTURE continued on next page.
Plant and Animal Cell Mystery— Super Value Laboratory Kit FB1910