Chlamydomonas Algae Lab Wrap-Up

Chlamydomonas reinhardtiiEffect of Media on Growth

Chlamydomonas reinhardtiiEffect of Media on Growth

Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

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Effects of Light and Acetate

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light

Media

Fold

Cha

nge

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Effects of Light and Acetate

dark

light

Media

Fold

Cha

nge

Light Alone = Cultures Grow 5x

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10

Effects of Light and Acetate

dark

light

Media

Fold

Cha

nge

Acetate Alone = Cultures Grow 3x

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10

Effects of Light and Acetate

dark

light

Media

Fold

Cha

nge

Both Combined = Cultures Grow 7x

Algae Biodiesel!