Viral Infection
Topic: Viruses
Organism: Bacteria
Grade Level: Middle/high school
Organism: Bacteria
Grade Level: Middle/high school
Learn about the reproductive cycle of viruses by infecting harmless E. coli bacteria with the T4 bacteriophage and observing the results.
Essential Equipment (in addition to standard lab supplies):
● Water bath (37°C)
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Protocol Information
Preparation time:
Minimal
Involved
Equipment required:
Common
Specialized
Conceptual difficulty:
Easy
Challenging
Technical difficulty:
Easy
Challenging
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