Exploring Mutant Organisms
Topic: Mutations
Organism: Animal
Grade Level: Middle/high school
Organism: Animal
Grade Level: Middle/high school
Study the phenotypic effect of genetic mutations by observing mutant fruit flies.
Essential Equipment (in addition to standard lab supplies):
● Dissecting microscopes or magnifying glasses
Resources:
Protocol Information
Preparation time:
Minimal
Involved
Equipment required:
Common
Specialized
Conceptual difficulty:
Easy
Challenging
Technical difficulty:
Easy
Challenging
Teachers
Students
Protocol variations are listed below
Version: Exploring Mutant Organisms: Worms
Organism: Animal
Grade Level: Middle School
Organism: Animal
Grade Level: Middle School
Study the phenotypic effect of genetic mutations by observing mutant worms.
Essential Equipment (in addition to standard lab supplies):
● Dissecting microscopes
Resources:
Protocol Information
Preparation time:
Minimal
Involved
Equipment required:
Common
Specialized
Conceptual difficulty:
Easy
Challenging
Technical difficulty:
Easy
Challenging
Teachers
Students