Great Moments in Science: Light of Life 2
http://www.abc.net.au/science/k2/moments/s587114.htm

Karl S. Kruszelnicki, Australian Broadcasting Corporation


This Great Moments in Science radio transcript describes the three types of bioluminescence (bacterial, extracellular, and intracellular) and associated medical applications. The audio version of this program can be downloaded and requires RealPlayer.


Subject: Biology:Ecology:Metabolism, Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism, Biology:Ecology:Symbiotic Relations, Habitats:Water Column, Marine, Biology:Microbiology:Microbiology and Health, Biology:Microbiology, Evolution
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Audio
Grade Level: High School (9-12), General Public, Middle (6-8)
Ocean Environments: Deep Waters, Shallow Sea Floor/Continental Shelf, Surface Waters, Coastal and Estuarine
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:EcologyKeywords: glowing Salmonella, luciferin, luciferase