Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support the IB* topic.
Introduction to Molecular Evolution
Experiment #21 from Investigating Biology through Inquiry
In this Preliminary Activity, you will (1) extract proteins from muscle tissue, (2) conduct electrophoresis of the resulting protein extracts, (3) analyze the results using Logger Pro, and (4) construct a cladogram using the results.
After completing the Preliminary Activity, you will first use reference sources to find out more about protein gel electrophoresis before you choose and investigate a researchable question. Some topics to consider in your reference search are:
- protein
- amino acid
- gel electrophoresis
- fish
- evolutionary tree
- cladogram
- phylogenetic relationships
- SDS-PAGE
- denature
- molecular weight
- dalton
- kilodalton (kD)
Evolution of Yeast
Experiment #22 from Investigating Biology through Inquiry
In this Preliminary Activity, you will use a CO2 Gas Sensor to determine the rate of respiration of glucose by baker’s yeast.
After completing the Preliminary Activity, you will first use reference sources to find out more about yeast strains that are used in baking and brewing before you choose and investigate a researchable question dealing with the evolution of yeast through artificial selection. Some topics to consider in your reference search are:
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Saccharomyces bayans
- beer yeast
- wine yeast
- artificial selection
- evolution
- baking
- monosaccharides
- disaccharides
- metabolism
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Subject
- Biology
- Section
- Options
- Topic
- B. Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
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