Biotechnology

Run biotechnology processes step by step: amplify DNA with PCR thermal cycles, model industrial enzymes with Michaelis–Menten kinetics, multiply plants by tissue culture and treat wastewater with activated sludge.

9 interactive Biology simulations on biotechnology.

Biotech bench – transformation, restriction digest and gel Biology · Biotechnology Gene-technology practicals on one virtual bench. Transform E. coli with a plasmid carrying an ampicillin-resistance... Ages 17–18
CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing – find, cut and repair Biology · Biotechnology A textbook-style model of gene editing. Load one of four guide RNAs into Cas9 and watch it search made-up DNA: it... Ages 17–18
Biotechnology – cell, enzyme, and microbial technologies Biology · Biotechnology Three biotechnology topics in one simulation, selected with the topic parameter. Cell technology: plant tissue... Ages 15–16
Industrial enzymes – Michaelis–Menten kinetics and immobilized enzymes Biology · Biotechnology Pick a real-world application – lactase for lactose-free milk, pectinase for clarifying fruit juice, protease in... Ages 15–16
Cloning and transgenic organisms – a virtual lab Biology · Biotechnology Four step-by-step procedures on a virtual bench. Split a cattle embryo into 2–4 parts and transfer them into... Ages 15–16
Plant tissue culture – micropropagation Biology · Biotechnology A leaf tissue explant is cultured on a medium containing auxin and cytokinin. Drag the two hormone concentrations to... Ages 15–16
PCR – amplifying DNA by thermal cycling Biology · Biotechnology Each PCR cycle consists of denaturation at 95 °C, primer annealing, and extension at 72 °C, doubling the number of... Ages 17–18
DNA extraction practical – strawberry, banana, onion or cheek cells Biology · Biotechnology Virtual DNA extraction: mash strawberry, banana or onion tissue (or collect cheek cells), add detergent and salt,... Ages 17–18
Wastewater treatment by microorganisms – activated sludge tank Biology · Biotechnology Wastewater rich in organic matter (high BOD) flows into a tank, where aerobic bacteria feed on the organic matter... Ages 15–16