ERIC Number: EJ889708
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-May
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1539-2422
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An Inexpensive Method to Simulate a Monohybrid Cross Using Wild-Type Zebrafish ("Danio rerio")
Lassiter, Christopher S.
Bioscene: Journal of College Biology Teaching, v36 n1 p20-25 May 2010
Monohybrid crosses are taught in biology labs across the country using peas and corn. Students studying monohybrid crosses using zebrafish ("Danio rerio") would encounter a new model organism, and those interested in human or veterinary medicine would have increased interest. To this end, our college has implemented a laboratory exercise at the introductory level using wild-type and non-pigmented zebrafish embryos to simulate a monohybrid cross. By using 1-phenyl-2-thiourea (PTU) to generate non-pigmented fish, the necessity of maintaining a separate albino line of fish is eliminated. Live embryos are preferable for generating student excitement; however, the option to use preserved embryos allows for re-use of fish over multiple years without relying on embryo production on a particular day. (Contains 2 tables and 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Animals, Science Activities, Genetics, Biology, Science Instruction, College Science, Introductory Courses, Science Laboratories, Laboratory Procedures, Assignments, Statistical Analysis
Association of College and Biology Educators. Web site: http://acube.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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