1. Bacterial Transformation Teacher Preparation
Media Preparation

2. Bacterial Transformation
Media- LB Broth
In a bottle with a cap, dissolve 2.5 grams of Luria broth powder in 100 ml of distilled water.
Cap the bottle and place it in boiling water for 30 minutes.
Refrigerate to prevent contamination.
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3. Media-LB Agar Plates Step 1
To make 4 to 5 plates of Luria broth agar:
Place 2.5 grams of LB powder and 1.5 grams of agar in 100 ml of distilled water.
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4. Media-LB Agar Plates Step 2
Microwave until the solution is clear.
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5. Media-LB Agar Plates Step 3
Place in a boiling water bath with the cap snug (not tight) for 30 minutes.
Pour the LB agar solution without ampicillin into 2 petri dishes and cover.
Let stand overnight on the desktop to harden and dry.
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6. Media-LB Agar Plates Step 4
Allow the LB agar solution to cool until you can just hold the bottle with your bare hand.
Add 2 drops of the ampicillin solution and gently stir.
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7. Media-LB Agar Plates Step 5
Pour the LB agar solution containing ampicillin into 2 petri dishes and cover.
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8. Media-LB Agar Plates Step 6
Let stand overnight to harden and dry.
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