Bioengineer a Custom Bacteria:
A Bioremediation and Biodesign
Engineering is
Everywhere
STEM Workshop
Organism Name: Deinococcus radiodurans
Activity
Pronunciation: dee-no-coch-us
radio-dur-ans
Abbreviation: D. radiodurans
Characteristics:
Mobility: Not Mobile
Cell Wall: Resistant to heat, cold, UV light and radiation but not salts
Cell Membrane: Protects against dehydration and inorganic chemicals
Genes/Genetics: Self-repairing genes (DNA) that fix errors/mutations as they occur
Energy Sources: Organic and some inorganic compounds
Reproduction Speed: Rapid and capable in extreme environments
Pathology: Not know to cause diseases
Environments:
Soils, fresh water, extreme temperatures (20-55 C), dry environments but not salts or salt water