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[Description] Tobacco Induced Mutations - 2001(562KB) Toxicology is a fundamental component of environmental health science. This classroom activity teaches about the basic concepts of toxicology as well as the scientific method and laboratory techniques by observing the mutagenic effects of tobacco on bacteria. Students prepare plates of bacteria and observe the effects on the colonies of the addition of varying concentrations of tobacco extract. The package of materials includes a teacher's guide, student instructions, student and class (pooled) data sheets, and discussion questions. [Grade Level] 9-12 [Keyword] 
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Lesson Plans & Activities - Kids Pages - National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
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