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Pulse Chase Primer: The Meselson-Stahl Experiment ActivityPulse Chase Primer: The Meselson-Stahl Experiment Activity
Publisher
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Hands-on Activity
Technology
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Year
2016
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Pulse Chase Primer: The Meselson-Stahl Experiment

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Experimental design can make or break an experiment. Young scholars analyze the pulse-chase analysis procedure by studying the Meselson-Stahl experiment. Using a video presentation, they discover how the pulse-chase analysis led to the current DNA replication theory.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

dna, dna replication, the double helix

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide instruction on the pulse-chase method as an introduction to the activity

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils benefit from an understanding of DNA structure and replication prior to the lesson
  • Provide devices with Internet access when requiring independent viewing

Pros

  • Includes reference to common misconceptions
  • Provides a student handout to accompany the video presentation

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.9-10.5 RST.9-10.6 RST.9-10.7 RST.9-10.8 RST.11-12.1 RST.11-12.2 RST.11-12.3 RST.11-12.4

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