Association for Biology Laboratory Education
Biochemistry
Biochemistry authentic scientific inquiry lab (BASIL) provides flexible course-based undergraduate research experience with computational and wet-lab approaches to studying protein function.
A. Goodman, P. A. Craig
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2023, Volume 43
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Three-dimensional molecular representations to enhance students' learning and engagement in lower and upper-level courses
Alma Rodriguez Estrada, Ami Johanson, Sheela Vemu, Chetna Patel
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2023, Volume 43
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Reimagining an old photosynthesis classic: Quantifying the effects of different factors on photosynthetic rates using the dye bromothymol blue
Fardad Firooznia, Jhunior Morillo
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2023, Volume 43
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Maximizing inquiry elements in a student project to investigate fibroblast growth factor signal transduction in NIH 3T3 Cells
Aaron Coleman
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2023, Volume 43
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A rich independent-project-based enzymology lab using plant mitochondrial succinate dehydrogenase
Jonathan E. Moore, Ross N. Pringle, David Becker
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2023, Volume 43
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Design, Characterization, and Usage of Fluorescent-DHFR as a Visual Biochemistry Lab Teaching Tool to Enhance Learning
Dana Morrone, Junyun Park, Jeri Obeng, Peter Spezia, Jonathan Huang
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2022, Volume 42
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A Kinesthetic Approach to Exploring the Levels of Protein Structure
Lisa M. Flick
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2022, Volume 42
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CUREing Exposure to Environmental Chemicals from Personal Care Products
Erika Doctor, Cassandra Korte
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2022, Volume 42
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Examining Wax Chemistry through Encaustics
Sarah Ruffell, Susan Wright, David Soriano, Richard Shires
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2020, Volume 41
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Smelling Good Enough to Kill! Plant Essential Oils and their Insecticidal Activity
Fardad Firooznia, Jhunior Morillo, Gavin Balkaran, Maryam Said
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2020, Volume 41
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CUREing Exposure to Environmental Chemicals from Personal Care Products
Erika Doctor, Melissa Lehman, Cassandra Korte
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2020, Volume 41
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Dazed and Diffused: A hands-on approach to understanding diffusion in biology
Debra Mauzy-Melitz, Eric Tarapore, Adam Stabell, Nicholas Roussel
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2020, Volume 41
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The Glycolysis Puzzle: From Glucose to Pyruvate and Everything in Between
Alma Rodriguez Estrada
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2020, Volume 41
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An Integrated & Inquiry-based Approach to Exploring Plant Metabolism
John S. Peters
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2020, Volume 41
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A Simple, Quantitative Peroxidase Assay Demonstrating Enzyme Inhibition with L-cysteine
Brian White, Michael Mitsch
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2020, Volume 41
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Enhanced Understanding of Triacylglyceride Digestion and Saponification using Physical and Computer Modeling
Daniel Fried
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2020, Volume 41
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Using the Mitochondrial ETC to Effectively Illustrate Protein Structure and Function
Shane Austin
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2020, Volume 41
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An Examination of Algal Morphology and Toxicity through Experiential Learning
Kelsey Andersen, Sarah Ruffell, McKenzie Bahl, Susan Wright, Paul Mendoza
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2020, Volume 41
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Inquiry-based problem solving: Analysis of CO2 Uptake by Spirulina sp. in Varying Water Temperatures
Kelsey Andersen, Cheyenne Brabham, Whitney Colosimo, Kassi Kloss, Cheyenne Staufenberger, Sarah Ruffell
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2020, Volume 41
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How Do You Like Them Apples? Cellulose Scaffolds Seeded with Mammalian Cells
Alp Oran, Cindy Lesage-Pelletier, Lucille Joly, Karine Loiselle
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2020, Volume 41
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An In Silico Approach to Protease Discovery
Pavan Kadandale, Marc Sprague-Piercy, Rachel Martin
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2020, Volume 41
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Using Independent Inquiry in a 1-Credit Biochemistry Lab to Improve Student Satisfaction and Interest in Research
Dana Morrone
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2019, Volume 40
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An Enzyme Assay with Evolutionary Implications: You Are What You Eat! The Effect of Food Source on Activity of Esterases in Bean Beetles
Fardad Firooznia, Hector Fermin, Avaje Jackson, Mohammad Khan
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2019, Volume 40
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Crafty Low-Cost Molecular Biology Manipulatives
Jennifer Schroeder, Maria Mays
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2017, Volume 38
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Inquiry Labs for a Sustainable Low-Cost Biology Program
Kathy Schwab, Amanda Masino
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2017, Volume 38
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A Milky Approach to Enzymes
Anitha Iyer, Linda W. Crow
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2017, Volume 38
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Microrespirometers, Mealworms, and Mini-Lab Reports: Observing Respiration in Real-Time using a Low-Tech Device
Kevin Miller
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2017, Volume 38
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Collaboration Between Educators and Deep Ocean Scientists to Create Research-Based Labs: Focus on Bioinformatics
Angela Gee, Marissa Pantastico-Caldas
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2017, Volume 38
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Beefing up an Enzyme Lab: Acetylcholinesterase Activity in Extracts from Bean Beetles Standardized for Protein Content
Fardad Firooznia, Hector Fermin, Avaje Jackson
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2016, Volume 37
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Does the Maternal Genome Influence Seedling Protein Biochemistry During Plant Embryogenesis?
Charlene Blando-Hoegler, Carl Hoegler
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2016, Volume 37
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Guiding Education through Novel Investigation (GENI): Facilitating Authentic Research in the Teaching Lab
Jenny Tenlen, Kimberly Murphy
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2016, Volume 37
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Integration of a Flipped Classroom Module with a Peer-Learning Laboratory Exercise to Encourage Deeper Learning of Protein Structure
Isabelle Barrette-Ng, Miguel Torres
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2016, Volume 37
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Integration of the Biology and Organic Chemistry Laboratories through a Huntington's Disease Research Practicum
Ariana Boltax, Jason Pontrello, Melissa Kosinski-Collins
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2015, Volume 36
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Evo-Devo II: Does Seedling Protein Biochemistry Reflect Plant Phylogeny and Development??
Charlene Blando-Hoegler, Carl Hoegler
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2015, Volume 36
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Practical Assessment of Basic Skills in High-Enrollment Biology Lab Courses
Aaron Coleman
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2015, Volume 36
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Use of HTML-based DNA Fingerprinting Simulations to Enhance Student Learning and Critical Thinking in Introductory Biology Courses
Betty Black, Marianne Niedzlek-Feaver
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2015, Volume 36
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Demonstrations, Skits and Props in Introductory Biology to Improve Student Understanding and Engagement?
Donna Pattison
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2015, Volume 36
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DNA Models for Non-Majors (and Majors!)
Robert Ketcham
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2015, Volume 36
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A Versatile, Inquiry-Based Enzyme Lab: The Inhibition of Acetylcholinesterase from Bean Beetles by an Organophosphate Insecticide and Factors that Modulate this Inhibition
Fardad Firooznia, Hector Fermin, Gurcharan Singh, Rahat Gul
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2015, Volume 36
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Yogurt Making - How Does Carbohydrate Type Affect Yogurt Chemistry?
Joanna R. Vondrasek
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2014, Volume 35
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Simulations of Metabolic Reactions using Excel
Robert Kosinski
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2014, Volume 35
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Pests Be Gone! Or Not?! Looking at the Effect of an Organophosphate Insecticide on Acetylcholinesterase Activity in the Bean Beetle
Fardad Firooznia, Hector Fermin, Gurcharan Singh, Rahat Gul, Min Gyu Noh, Violeta Contreras Ramirez
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2014, Volume 35
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Intuitive Interactive Software Applications for Enzymology
Kenneth Ng
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2014, Volume 35
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Gaining a Structural Perspective on the Molecular Basis of Inherited Diseases
Isabelle Barrette-Ng, Don MacMillan
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2014, Volume 35
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Comparison of Aerobic Respiration Rates in Zophobas morio larvae and Germinated Pea (Pisum sativum) Seeds Using Oxygen Sensors

Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2014, Volume 35
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Incorporating Polyacrylamide Electrophoresis of Model Enzymes into Scenario Based Labs Investigating Protein Structure-Function Relationships
Michael Keller
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2013, Volume 34
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Enzyme Explorations through Cheesemaking: A Qualitative Approach for Learning about Enzyme Function
Aimee Phillippi
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2012, Volume 33
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The Use of His-tagged EGFP- and mCherry-Drosophila Ultrabithorax (Ubx) Fusion Proteins for Student Designed Biomaterials Formation Projects
Donna Pattison, Sarah E. Bondos
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2012, Volume 33
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Edible Enzyme Essentials: Learning the Properties of Enzyme Function Through Cheese Making (and Eating)
Aimee Phillippi
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2011, Volume 32
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Inquiry Based Computer Exercises for Chromatography

Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2011, Volume 32
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Relating Biochemistry to Morphology Using Inquiry-Based Collaborative Student Research in Developmental Biology, Part 2: Implementation of the Plan
Charlene Blando-Hoegler, Carl Hoegler
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2011, Volume 32
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Teaching Buffering by Showing Its Effects
Robert Kosinski, C. Kaighn Morlok
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2011, Volume 32
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Using 3D Water Models to Investigate the Fundamental and Powerful Concepts in the Biological Sciences
Nora Egan Demers, Joanna Salapska-Gelleri
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2011, Volume 32
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From Goat's Milk to Protein Structure: An Inquiry - based Case Study on Antithrombin III
Isabelle Barrette-Ng
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2011, Volume 32
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Understanding Solution Chemistry the "Southern Way" with Sweet Tea
Robyn Puffenbarger
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2011, Volume 32
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Enzyme Activity Simulation
Nancy Pencoe
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2010, Volume 31
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Enzyme Exercises Designed for Both Laboratory and Internet Environments
Betty Black, Marianne Niedzlek-Feaver, Jason Wingate
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2010, Volume 31
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Using Yeast Fermentation to Suggest and Then Challenge a Model
Robert Kosinski, C. Kaighn Morlok
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2010, Volume 31
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What Caused the Ghostly Leaves? Inquiry-Based Investigation of the Genetics and Molecular Biology of Corn Albinism
Jane Caldwell, Kristi Teagarden
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2010, Volume 31
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Regulation of Gene Expression: Turning Genes On and Off
Carrie Doonan
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2010, Volume 31
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Relating biochemistry to morphology using inquiry-based collaborative student research in developmental biology. Part I. Proposed experimental design
Charlene Blando-Hoegler, Carl Hoegler
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2010, Volume 31
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A study of fermentation by Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Janice Bonner
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2009, Volume 30
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Diffusion
Charlotte Omoto, Deborah Short, Paul Rabie
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2009, Volume 30
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An Inquiry-Based Enzyme Lab
Norris Armstrong
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2008, Volume 29
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Fat Content in Ground Meat: A statistical analysis
Mary Culp
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2004, Volume 25
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An Investigative Case Study Designed to Promote Critical Thinking Skills
Christie Howard, Meeghan Gray
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2004, Volume 25
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Teaching Buffering by Comparing Observed and Expected Hydrogen and Hydroxide Ion Change
Robert Kosinski, John Cummings
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2000, Volume 21
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Using an Investigative Approach to Teach the Concepts of Fermentation
Arthur Buikema, Suzanne Braunschweig, Donna Harpold
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1996, Volume 17
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Teaching Enzyme Kinetics Using a Commercial Diagnostic Assay for Glucose in Plasma
Pamela Bryer
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1993, Volume 14
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Teaching the Electron Transport Chain
Janet Sherman, David Evans
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1993, Volume 14
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Conversion Immersion, Version 2.0: Working Together to Create Investigative Labs
Mark Walvoord, Mariëlle Hoefnagels
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2008, Volume 29
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The Genetics of Beta-galactosidase— Encoded by the lacZ gene in E. coli— Laboratory Exercises to Illustrate Gene Regulation
Susan J. Karcher, Kristene Henne, Deborah Anderson
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2008, Volume 29
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The Genetics of Beta-galactosidase--Encoded by the lacZ gene in E. coli--Laboratory Exercises to Illustrate Gene Regulation
Susan J. Karcher, Kristene Henne
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2007, Volume 28
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How to Perturb Yeast: A Series of Experiments Investigating Yeast Growth and Protein Composition
Pamela Connerly
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2007, Volume 28
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Using Bromelain in Pineapple Juice to Investigate Enzyme Function
William Glider, Mark Hargrove
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2002, Volume 23
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Teaching Reaction Equilibrium Using Stella Modeling Software
Robert Kosinski
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2002, Volume 23
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Blue Plants: Transgenic Plants with the GUS Reporter Gene
Susan J. Karcher
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2002, Volume 23
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Honeybee Venom Detected by Enzyme Immunoassay
Mary Janis
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1995, Volume 16
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Carbon Dioxide Uptake in Plants: A Computer-Aided Experimental System
Christopher Paradise, Richard Cyr
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1995, Volume 16
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Measurement of Photosynthetic Activity in Plant Cell Fractions
Norm Scott, Bruce Greenberg
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1995, Volume 16
[Abstract] [Article]

The Genetics of Eye Color in Drosophila melanogaster
Carol Pollock
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1989, Volume 10
[Abstract] [Article]

Electron Flow in Photosynthesis
R. Patrick Harrison
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1989, Volume 10
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Building Molecular Models of DNA, Protein, and Lipids
Anne L. Cordon, Neil Straus
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1994, Volume 15
[Abstract] [Article]

Genetic Control of Cell Chemistry Using Serratia marcescens
Elise Schmidt
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1993, Volume 14
[Abstract] [Article]

A Practical Guide to the Use of Cellular Slime Molds for laboratory Exercises and Experiments
Donna M. Bozzone
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1993, Volume 14
[Abstract] [Article]

Quorum Sensing in Agrobacterium tumefaciens Using N-oxo-Acyl-homoserine Lactone Chemical Signal
William J. Page, Anna Szenthe
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2003, Volume 24
[Abstract] [Article]

Isolation and Spectral Characterization of Chlorophyll-Protein Complexes
William Dietrich, Jr.
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2003, Volume 24
[Abstract] [Article]

Using Human Blood, Saliva, and Dental Caries in the Biology Teaching Laboratory
Christine Case
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1991, Volume 12
[Abstract] [Article]

Inheritance of Aldehyde Oxidase in Drosophila melanogaster
Judith Morgan, Victoria Finnerty
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1991, Volume 12
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Spot-Overlay Ames Test of Potential Mutagens
A. Malcolm Campbell, David Wessner, Peggy Maiorano, John Kenyon, Ralph Pillsbury
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2001, Volume 22
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Bacterial Transformation
Michael Ernest, Nancy J. Rosenbaum
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1984, Volume 5
[Abstract] [Article]

Induction of Nitrate Reductase in Plant Shoots
Barry G. McCashin
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2000, Volume 21
[Abstract] [Article]

Isocitrate Dehydrogenase Parameters of Enzyme Activity
John H. Williamson, A. Malcolm Campbell
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1999, Volume 20
[Abstract] [Article]

Measurement of Nitrogenase Activity in N2-Fixing Nodules of Soybean
Stephen Hunt
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1997, Volume 18
[Abstract] [Article]

Enzyme Investigations for Introductory Courses
Ruthanne B. Pitkin
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1992, Volume 13
[Abstract] [Article]

Water and Solute Movement Through Red Blood Cell Membranes
Richard S. Manalis
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1996, Volume 17
[Abstract] [Article]

BioLab: Using Yeast Fermentation as a Model for the Scientific Method
Michele M. Greeder, Lt. Col. Milton C. Neilson, Helen K. Pigage
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1998, Volume 19
[Abstract] [Article]

Enzyme Kinetics
Karen Sprague, Carl Stiefbold, Sam Donovan, Will Goodwin, Vicki Chandler
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1998, Volume 19
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Origin of Life: The Miller Experiment
R.W. Peifer
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1986, Volume 7
[Abstract] [Article]

Extraction, Assay, and Light Activation of NADP+-3-Phosphoglyceraldehyde Dehydrogenase
Thomas P. Kraus, Anne B. Thistle, William H. Outlaw Jr.
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1984, Volume 5
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Simulated Laboratories and Lessons in Microbiology and Biochemistry
Samuel Kaplan
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1981, Volume 2
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Biochemical Analysis of Vertebrate Skeletal Systems
Jon C. Glase, Melvin Zimmerman, Stephen C. Brown
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1981, Volume 2
[Abstract] [Article]

Extraction of Chloroplasts from Plant Tissue and Their Use in Demonstrating the Hill Reaction
Peter E. Giebel
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1981, Volume 2
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Simple Enzyme Experiments
Sharon B. Miller
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1985, Volume 6
[Abstract] [Article]

The Use of Lectins Agglutinins to Study Cell Surfaces
Ingrith Deyrup-Olsen
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1983, Volume 4
[Abstract] [Article]

Two Reliable and Inexpensive Lysozyme Assays for Teaching Enzymology and Microbiology
John A. Snyder, Donald Fritsch
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1982, Volume 3
[Abstract] [Article]

Diversity of Photosynthetic Pigments
Alexander F. Motten
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1995, Volume 16
[Abstract] [Article]

Electron Flow in Photosynthesis
R. Patrick Harrison
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1989, Volume 10
[Abstract] [Article]

A Quantitative Enzyme Study Using Simple Equipment
Linda B. Cholewiak, Beth A. D. Nichols
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1991, Volume 12
[Abstract] [Article]

Reporter Genes and Transgenic Plants to Study Response to Environmental Signals
Susan J. Karcher, Stanton B. Gelvin
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1996, Volume 17
[Abstract] [Article]

Chemical Properties of Amino Acids and Identification of Unknown Amino Acids
Karen Sprague, Carl Stiefbold, Sam Donovan
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1996, Volume 17
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