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Cutt-Off Genes

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Students explore how gene sequence analysis can be used to examine phylogenetic similarities of different organisms. Students work in groups to simulate a gel electrophoresis separation of fragments using poster board to create their gel.

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gel electrophoresis

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dna fragments, gel electrophoresis, gene sequence analysis, science
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Resource Details

Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
2006
Usage Permissions
Public Domain

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