Become a microbe hunter with this lecture and interactive biotechnology simulation! This Lesson includes on 35 minute lecture from a college instructor, instructions for accessing your biotechnology simulation, and a code to access one MiniPCR Microbe Hunter lab. Lab includes optional assessments.

Topics discussed include

• What is biotechnology?

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

• Gel electrophoresis

Students will enjoy learning about the International Space Station, how to use molecular biology to find dangerous bacteria, and how scientists separate and visualize DNA.