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DNA Fingerprinting for High School Biology

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Learners work with tools and techniques used in genetic engineering. They dissect a sample into fragments of DNA using restriction enzymes, sometimes called "molecular scissors". They sort these fragments, measure and analyze them according

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dna, deoxyribonucleic acid, genetics

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dna, genetics, science
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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
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