The Effect Of Heavy Metals On Bacteria Growth
School Name
Chapin High School
Grade Level
11th Grade
Presentation Topic
Microbiology
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
I will be looking at the growth of bacteria that are resistant to heavy metals when they are introduced to Zinc, Cadmium, or Copper. The bacteria being used are ME4, ME6, CB15, AVE, and DS20. High levels of heavy metals can harm the environment. If these bacteria are able to grow in the presence of these metals, they would provide an option for bioremediation. I am continuing the research of Bianca, a biomedical engineer at USC. The knowledge obtained from this experiment could help us preserve our environment by identifying helpful bacteria to regrow environments as a result of environmental disasters.
Recommended Citation
Branham, Riley, "The Effect Of Heavy Metals On Bacteria Growth" (2016). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 162.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2016/all/162
Location
Owens 110
Start Date
4-16-2016 1:30 PM
The Effect Of Heavy Metals On Bacteria Growth
Owens 110
I will be looking at the growth of bacteria that are resistant to heavy metals when they are introduced to Zinc, Cadmium, or Copper. The bacteria being used are ME4, ME6, CB15, AVE, and DS20. High levels of heavy metals can harm the environment. If these bacteria are able to grow in the presence of these metals, they would provide an option for bioremediation. I am continuing the research of Bianca, a biomedical engineer at USC. The knowledge obtained from this experiment could help us preserve our environment by identifying helpful bacteria to regrow environments as a result of environmental disasters.
