We have viruses!! Tucson High School Biotechnology Course Spring 2010
Results from Last Class Synechococcus Prochlorococcus
Results from Last Class: Controls Negative Control Positive Control 10 4 dilution (higher concentration of viruses) Positive Control 10 6 dilution (lower concentration of viruses
Results from Last Class: Tara Oceans Samples No Plaques: 11 Tara Samples Plaques!! 6 Tara Samples
Results from Tara Oceans
Now What?? Pick Plaques! Yes! No! 3 μl
What’s Next? Generate many more viruses We need a lot! Each virus: ~55 ag DNA ( g) We need: a few μg ( g) => 1.8 x viruses ( viruses)
A reminder Overlays are NOT solid! **Do NOT tilt, shake, jostle, or turn over your plates!**