Enzymes in action: an interactive activity designed to highlight positive attributes of extracellular enzymes synthesized by microbes.
Enzymes in action: an interactive activity designed to highlight positive attributes of extracellular enzymes synthesized by microbes.
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DOI：
10.1128/jmbe.v15i2.737
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发表时间：
2014-12
影响因子：
1.9
通讯作者：
Stanley-Wall NR
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作者：
Gillespie RM;Stanley-Wall NR
微生物活动在贵重产品的生产中被广泛利用。然而，微生物的许多有益用途往往被疾病和腐烂的负面关联所掩盖。这篇文章描述了一项针对学龄儿童和公众的互动活动，介绍了微生物酶的概念，并最终说明了微生物的工业使用如何对日常生活产生积极影响。参与者被引导通过一个简单的化学测试，允许他们使用实际操作的方法来揭示细菌酶在工作中的作用。这项活动安全且经济，适合在课堂和外部学习环境中使用。还包括辅助教育资源，以支持演示和扩展所述活动的建议，从而能够进一步探讨这一主题。这项活动已经在公众参与活动中接受了2000多人的测试，并收到了许多积极的反馈。
Microbial activities are widely exploited in the manufacture of valuable products. However, the many beneficial uses of microorganisms are often overshadowed by negative associations with disease and decay. This article describes an interactive activity aimed at school-aged children and members of the public, which introduces the concept of microbial enzymes and ultimately illustrates how the industrial uses of microbes have a positive impact on everyday life. Participants are guided through a simple chemical assay which allows them to use a hands-on approach to reveal bacterial enzymes at work. This activity is safe and economical to run and is suitable for use in both the classroom and external learning environments. Also included are supplemental educational resources to support the demonstration and suggestions for extensions to the activity described, which enable further exploration of the topic. This activity has been tested by more than 2000 people at public engagement events and has received much positive feedback.