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DNA Forensics and Color Pigments
Use food coloring in electrophoresis. The last segment in a four-part series mimics DNA fingerprinting by using chromatography. Teams conduct chromatography on food coloring to find colors that use similar pigmentation in their makeup.
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DNA Fingerprinting Simulation
In this DNA fingerprinting simulation worksheet, students perform an activity that represents using a gel electrophoresis. Students decide who commits a crime in a forensics style lab.
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Gel Electrophoresis: Sort and See the DNA
For this DNA worksheet, students access a website to learn how DNA fragments are separated through the process of gel electrophoresis. Then students model the construction of DNA fingerprints and practice interpreting restriction maps....
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Gen Up on Genetics!
In this gen up on genetics worksheet, students, with a partner, explore, examine, discuss and complete a variety of activities associated with genetics, DNA and cloning.