Experimental analysis of cell function using cytoplasmic streaming

Janssens, Peter; Waldhuber, Megan

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Experimental analysis of cell function using cytoplasmic streaming

Date

2012

Authors

Janssens, Peter

Waldhuber, Megan

Publisher

Association of College and University Biology Educators

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.