What Poisoned the Apple Juice? A Gram staining and selective media lab

by: Paul Hammond, Nikole Brown, Doug Hauser, Katrina Pomart, Sue Karcher, and Mark Balschweid
edited by: Nationsl Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

Although it is difficult to develop short inquiry lab exercises when introducing techniques such as the Gram stain, this scenario gives students authentic problems and helps them pose their own questions. Background material, preparation information, and a post-lab assessment are provided.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 1/1/2002Stock # tst02_069_01_35Volume 069Issue 01

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