LabBench

Molecular Biology

Introduction

6-I Bacterial Transformation

Key Concepts I

Concept 1: Bacterial Colonies

Concept 2: E.coli Bacteria

Concept 3: Plasmids

Concept 4: Competent Cells

Design of the Experiment I

Exercise 1: Transformation Procedure

Closer Look: Step 1

Closer Look: Step 2

Closer Look: Step 3

Closer Look: Step 4

Closer Look: Step 6

Exercise 2: Transformation Procedure Animation

Exercise 3: Place the Stages of Transformation in Order

Analysis of Results I

Label the Results of Your Experiment

Lab Quiz I

6-II DNA Electrophoresis

Place the Stages of Transformation in Order

The figures below show the events that take place during transformation of an E. coli cell. Type in the letters to indicate the correct order in which the events occur.