Experimental analysis of cell function using cytoplasmic streaming

Peter Janssens*, Megan Waldhuber

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    Abstract

    This laboratory exercise investigates the phenomenon of cytoplasmic streaming in the fresh water alga Nitella. Students use the fungal toxin cytochalasin D, an inhibitor of actin polymerization, to investigate the mechanism of streaming. Students use simple statistical methods to analyze their data. Typical student data are provided.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)11-14
    Number of pages4
    JournalBioscene
    Volume38
    Issue number1
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

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