Algae in the ocean fixes more carbon dioxide than all the plants on the land.

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Algal Isolation and Aseptic Technique

Start with a mixed sample. End with one strain.

Students streak a mixed algae sample on agar plates and work it down to single colonies. They learn sterile handling, plate streaking and how to check a culture under the microscope.

Structure and function Vision and Change core concept
Process of science Core competency
Algal Isolation and Aseptic Technique

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Students streak a mixed algae sample on agar plates. They pick single colonies and restreak until one strain is left. They check each isolate under the microscope and record what they see.

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Core concept: structure and function.

Core competency: process of science.

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