Rationale:  

The purpose of the lab was to conduct research and finalize a question which could be tested using bioinformatic databases.  

Tools: 

• PhagesDB 
• Phamerator  
• PhageNotes  
• DNA Master 

Procedure: 

1. Collaborated with group to choose a question to test. 
2. Research was conducted for Question 1 and databases were used to test plaque morphologies and mechanisms which could control it.  
3. Another question was chosen, and research was conducted using DNA Master, and PhagesDB .  
4. Research question was decided upon.   

Result: 

Research Question:  

Conclusion: 

The first question, which compared plaque morphology and possible mechanisms which control it, was collectively decided by the group and coaches that it would be too hard to perform with the time and resources provided, and therefore the next question was chosen. 

Future Work: 

More research for the question will be conducted, and changes to the question will be made accordingly.