A simple and effective method for extracting potential mutagens from sediment samples in the classroom laboratory setting

Durán, Catalina - Blanco, Valentina - Piccini, Claudia - Zunino Abirad, Pablo - Rodríguez Giménez, Eliana

Resumen:

We describe a simple and effective method for the extraction of potential mutagens from sediment samples. This method is straightforward and does not require expensive laboratory equipment, thus enabling instructors to analyze the presence of mutagenic substances in a conventional classroom setting. Additionally, we found that students felt encouraged to add the Ames test to the list of analyses they traditionally employ with sediment samples. This link between the environment and the Ames test provided an authentic learning context for students, bridging the gap between the "real-world" and the classroom laboratory, and thus making the educational experience more engaging and meaningful.


Detalles Bibliográficos
2018
Extracting potential mutagens
Sediment samples
Inglés
Universidad de la República
COLIBRI
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12008/27809
Acceso abierto
Licencia Creative Commons Atribución (CC - By 4.0)

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