DEEP: Session C (Grade 9/10) | Enzyme Expression: Exploring our Environment
Jul 21 - Jul 25 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
University of Toronto
C$725.00
About This Activity
Enzymes catalyze reactions under physiological conditions which require extreme temperatures, pressures, or chemical conditions when performed abiotically. This means that enzymatic reactions can be cost-effective and energy-efficient, not to mention producing fewer and less harmful byproducts than chemical alternatives. Advances in DNA sequencing and synthesis have bridged the gap between genetic data and molecular material, enabling the production and study of enzymes outside their native hosts. In this course, students will extract DNA information from one bacterial strain and transfer it to another strain to express the enzyme. They will then recover and evaluate the enzyme to test its activity. Students will tour research labs and interact with graduate students who apply the same pipeline for environmental science. Join us to explore the fascinating world of enzymes and their pivotal role in advancing science and engineering!
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Toronto, ON, Canada
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