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 *[[:File:Instructions for DIY biorector.pdf]]
 *[[:File:Microalgae Cultivation Workshop.pdf]]
+==Experiments==
+===Experiment 1: Light impact===
+* Label the two vessels as "Light" and "Dark" using a marker or tape.
+* Measure equal amounts of water (e.g., 100 ml) and pour it into each vessel.
+* Add an equal volume of cyanobacteria culture (e.g., 5 ml) to each vessel, ensuring that the initial concentration is the same for both. Gently swirl the vessels to mix the water and cyanobacteria.
+* Place the "Light" vessel under a bright lamp or in a sunny spot near a window, ensuring it receives consistent light exposure throughout the experiment.
+* Place the "Dark" vessel in a dark area, such as a cupboard or a box, where it will not be exposed to any light.
+* Observe the vessels for a period of 6-8 hours. Pay close attention to the "Light" vessel and look for tiny bubbles forming around the cyanobacteria. These bubbles are oxygen produced as a result of photosynthesis.
+* Take notes on your observations, including the presence of bubbles in the "Light" vessel, and any differences in the appearance or behavior of the cyanobacteria between the two vessels.
+* At the end of the observation period, compare your findings and discuss how light exposure influenced the cyanobacteria's ability to perform photosynthesis, as evidenced by the formation of oxygen bubbles.
+===Experiment 2: Building a simple bioreactor===
+* Clean glas containers
+* Construct ports and making them air tight
+* Add aluminum foil to protect ports after autoclaving
+* Add tubing for bubbling
+* Test the set-up regarding
+* Bubbling
+* Mixing
+* Various
+* Fill with destilled water
+* Autoclave
 ==Resources==