Ever wonder how scientists determine how animals are related, or who is guilty of a crime? Discover gel electrophoresis in an easy-to-understand video from a fun biology playlist. Topics include how restriction enzymes create segments of DNA, how electrophoresis plates are set up, and DNA ladders.

Concepts

biotechnology, gel electrophoresis, genetics, parents, offspring, molecules, dna molecule, negative charges, restriction enzymes

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Show the video before learners perform an electrophoresis lab for the first time
• Expand on the resource's mention of restriction enzymes with a fun activity

Classroom Considerations

• Some basic understanding of the DNA molecule is helpful for following the video

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides a great introduction to gel electrophoresis for younger viewers
• Content includes many uses of gel electrophoresis, which could lead to some great extensions

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.7.2 SL.9-10.2