Sometimes every scientist needs to have some extra tools to use when conducting their famous science experiments. Get this bottle of agar to help you grow that special bacterium to help you win the prize, aid your students or creep out Aunt Janey!! Agar is a jelly-like substance extracted from red algae. The word “agar” comes from the Malay word “jelly”. Agar can be used as a laxative, a vegetarian gelatin substitute, a thickener for soups, in jellies, ice cream and Japanese desserts, as a clarifying agent in brewing, and for paper sizing fabrics. It is often used as a culture medium for microbiology experiments. Use this for the Petri dish exercise in science class! Or take your own samples of bacteria from items you encounter everyday! Try doorknobs, toilet seats, or the floor! Or put the agar in two separate Petri dishes and see which one will contain more bacteria, like comparing your mouth versus your dog’s mouth! Detailed instructions will help aide you in preparing, inoculating and experimenting with the agar effectively and safely!! This is a great item for any teachers wanting to use Petri dishes in the classroom, or for the parent who wants to teach their kids about science in a cool way! The possibilities for scientific fun are ENDLESS!! Petri dish not included.

WARNING: Strict safety precautions should be followed when growing bacteria or molds, whether a known strain, or unidentified species from environmental sources. Pure cultures of otherwise harmless strains or molds can become contaminated with potential disease-causing pathogens!!

Box Size: 8.50in (21.59cm) x 4.00in (10.16cm) x 1.50in (3.81cm)

Recommended for ages 8 and older.

Weight: 0 lb 3 oz ( 0.09 kg )