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Mutation

Name:

You will use the mutation simulation on Biology Simulations to determine the effect of UV light
on bacteria.
Hypothesis:

As UV exposure time increases bacterial survival will

As UV exposure time increases antibiotic resistance mutations will

Procedure: Click on the “Procedure” button to read the simulation procedure. Complete the lab
as shown in the procedure flow chart below and record your data.
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Data:

Irradiation Time Control Plate Colonies Antibiotic Plate Colonies

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60

1. Insert a graph to visualize the effect of irradiation time on bacterial survival (control
plate data).

2. Insert a graph to visualize the effect of irradiation time on bacterial mutation (antibiotic
plate data).
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Discussion:
3. Based on your data, describe the impact of UV irradiation on bacterial survival.

4. Based on your data, describe the impact of UV irradiation on bacterial mutation rates.

5. Based on research, explain how UV radiation can cause mutations.

6. Based on research, describe a role of mutations in evolution.

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7. Based on research, explain the connection between UV radiation and skin cancers in
humans.

Conclusion:
8. Write a brief conclusion of your results.