Bioremediation by Oil-Eating Bacteria

This bioremediation experiment provides students inquiry-based experiment options to vary parameters for determining optimum conditions for converting oil to water soluble hydrocarbons.

Components:

• Oil-eating microbes in stabilizer
• pH paper
• 3 plastic jars
• 6 transfer pipets
• Plastic spoon

Requirements:

• Cooking oils such as vegetable, canola, corn, etc
• Various commercial oils such as motor oil, engine oil, lubricating oil,
  etc.
• Tap Water
• Vinegar
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Gloves

Time Requirements:
After an establishment of cultures (1-2 days), the experiment can be performed during one 50-minute lab period.  However, results must be observed over ten days to several weeks. Alternatively, this inquiry-based experiment can be conducted over the course of several days or weeks.

Price: $40
Catalog # DD-302

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