ACCr-SD-00001
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About the Algae: Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is a unicellular green alga widely studied for its ease of growth and genetic manipulation, making it a key model organism in the fields of molecular biology, photosynthesis, and cellular biology. Unlike the psychrophilic Chlamydomonas nivalis, which thrives in freezing conditions, or the extremophilic Chlamydomonas pacifica, which tolerates high salinity and temperature, C. reinhardtii is a mesophilic organism, flourishing in more moderate environments such as freshwater ponds and soils. This distinction makes it an ideal candidate for studying core cellular processes without the added complexity of extreme environmental adaptations.
Chlamydomonas reinhardtii can switch between photosynthesis and heterotrophic growth, meaning it can survive both in light and dark environments by utilizing sunlight or organic carbon sources. This versatility, combined with its fully sequenced genome, makes it invaluable for studying cellular processes such as phototaxis, cell division, and energy production.
Moreover, C. reinhardtii has sparked interest in biotechnology, particularly for its ability to produce hydrogen under specific anaerobic conditions, positioning it as a potential player in renewable energy research. Its flagella, structurally similar to human cilia, also make it an important model for studying ciliopathies, which are disorders caused by defective cilia, such as polycystic kidney disease.
Culture Kit: coming soon!
Should I order a the CULTURE or the CULTURING KIT?
The culture is just that- algae culture in a bottle.
The culturing kit is (1) algae culture, (2) algae culturing salts, (3) algae culturing nutrients.
The KIT will get you to a total volume that is much greater than the initial volume of the culture.
