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In the 1940s, scientists discovered bacteria conjugation, the process of DNA transfer or bacterial sex. The discovery proved that bacteria and viruses contain DNA and led to a Nobel prize. Interested individuals learn about the discoveries, the scientists, and the importance of this work with an online interactive.
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- Have scholars write brief summaries of the information in the animation
- Discuss why Martha Epstein Chase did not earn a Nobel Prize for her work
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- Relies on prior knowledge of DNA, bacteria, and gene transfer
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- Addresses multiple learning styles with reading, videos, primary sources, and more
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