Biofuels and bioprospecting for beginners - Craig A. Kohn
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Biofuels can provide energy without the reliance on environmentally harmful fossils fuels -- but scientists are still searching for a plentiful source. Craig A. Kohn demonstrates how cellulose, the naturally abundant tough walls of plant cells, might be the solution.
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Bioprospecting Classroom Activity
Video explanation of the lab protocol
Shorter video explaining how the activity connects to ongoing research
Clarification: The cellulose molecule (depicted at 1:57) is (C6H10O5)n.
Video explanation of the lab protocol
Shorter video explaining how the activity connects to ongoing research
Clarification: The cellulose molecule (depicted at 1:57) is (C6H10O5)n.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Craig A. Kohn
- Director Hache Rodriguez
- Artist Ivan Espinell
- Narrator Craig A. Kohn
