For a class of 30. Developed by Donna Bozzone, Saint Michael's College. With this kit, students design experiments to test the ability of Physarum to respond to various chemical stimuli. P. polycephalum, a plasmodial slime mold, is an excellent organism for exploring chemotaxis. Many microorganisms, and certain specialized cells in complex multicellular organisms, respond to chemical cues and either move toward or away from chemical signals. With teacher instructions. Contents: P. polycephalum Plate Culture (plasmodial stage)
Sterile Petri Dishes
Bottles Agar (2%)
Old Fashioned Oat Flakes
Semidefined Media Bottles
Filter Paper
Aluminum Foil