Using Chlamydomonas reinhardtii to teach photosynthesis and cellular respiration

The following resources were developed by Mautusi Mitra from the University of West Georgia with funding from ASPB’s Plant BLOOME Grant.

• Mitra M, Broom SM, Pinto K, Wellons SD, Roberts AD. 2020. Engaging inexpensive hands-on activities using Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (a green micro-alga) beads to teach the interplay of photosynthesis and cellular respiration to K4–K16 Biology students. PeerJ 8:e9817 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.9817
• Class workflow for photosynthesis/cellular respiration lab
• Lab supply items, prices, and TAP medium recipe
• Demonstration of algae bead making bracelet making