Biology 104 Virtual Laboratories
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Our virtual laboratories provide students with immersive, hands-on science experiences without the limitations of physical lab spaces. Access cutting-edge experiments and simulations 24/7 from any device.
Each virtual lab is designed by experienced educators and scientists to align with curriculum standards while providing interactive learning opportunities that engage students in authentic scientific inquiry.
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Biology & AP Biology Laboratories
Molecular Diffusion Across Semipermeable Membranes
Study passive movement of molecules across selectively permeable membranes using dialysis tubing.
30-45 minutesOsmotic Transport Through Cellular Membranes
Investigate water movement across cell membranes using potato cores or dialysis bags.
30-45 minutesCatalase Enzyme Activity and Reaction Rate
Measure the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide by catalase enzyme from liver or potato tissue.
30-45 minutesMicroscopic Observation of Mitosis and Meiosis
Study cell division stages using microscope slides of onion root tips and lily anthers.
30-45 minutesChromatographic Separation of Plant Pigments
Separate and identify plant pigments using paper or thin-layer chromatography.
30-45 minutesExperimental Investigation of Photosynthesis
Measure oxygen production or carbon dioxide uptake in aquatic plants under different light conditions.
30-45 minutesCellular Respiration Analysis Using CO2 and O2 Sensors
Simultaneously measure oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production in respiring organisms.
30-45 minutesCarbon Dioxide Production in Cellular Respiration
Measure carbon dioxide production using bromothymol blue or pH indicators.
30-45 minutesOxygen Consumption During Cellular Respiration
Measure oxygen consumption in respiring peas or insects using respirometers.
30-45 minutesRespiration Rate Measurement Using Pressure Sensors
Use pressure sensors to measure respiration rates in closed systems.
30-45 minutesGenetic Transformation of Bacteria with pGLO Plasmid
Transform E. coli with GFP plasmid to study genetic engineering and gene expression.
30-45 minutesRestriction Enzyme Analysis of Lambda DNA
Use restriction enzymes to digest lambda DNA and analyze fragments by gel electrophoresis.
30-45 minutesDNA Fingerprinting in Forensic Analysis
Simulate crime scene DNA analysis using restriction enzymes and agarose gel electrophoresis.
30-45 minutesMendelian Inheritance Studies in Drosophila
Study Mendelian inheritance patterns using fruit fly crosses and phenotypic analysis.
30-45 minutesPopulation Genetics and Evolutionary Dynamics
Simulate natural selection and genetic drift using bead or simulation models.
30-45 minutesMeasurement of Plant Transpiration Rates
Measure water loss in plants under different environmental conditions using potometers.
30-45 minutesPhysiological Measurement of Blood Pressure
Measure and interpret blood pressure readings under different physiological conditions.
30-45 minutesCardiovascular Fitness and Heart Rate Response
Assess cardiovascular fitness through heart rate recovery after exercise.
30-45 minutesBehavioral Responses in Invertebrate Animals
Study taxis and kinesis in pill bugs or other invertebrates under different stimuli.
30-45 minutesMeasurement of Dissolved Oxygen in Aquatic Systems
Measure oxygen levels in water samples and study factors affecting aquatic respiration.
30-45 minutesAssessment of Primary Productivity in Aquatic Ecosystems
Measure net and gross primary productivity using light and dark bottle methods.
30-45 minutesSpectroscopic Analysis of Plant Pigment Absorption
Use spectrophotometry to analyze absorption spectra of chlorophyll and carotenoids.
30-45 minutesQuantitative Determination of Chlorophyll in Olive Oil
Extract and quantify chlorophyll content in olive oil using spectrophotometric methods.
30-45 minutesKinetic Analysis of the Enzyme Tyrosinase
Study enzyme kinetics of tyrosinase in converting tyrosine to melanin.
30-45 minutesNeurotransmitter Function and Acetylcholinesterase Activity
Study acetylcholine breakdown by acetylcholinesterase and effects of inhibitors.
30-45 minutesProtein Structure and Detection Experiments
Test for protein presence using Biuret reagent and study protein denaturation.
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