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How is Foreign DNA Inserted into Organisms During the Genetic Engineering of Crops? Lesson PlanHow is Foreign DNA Inserted into Organisms During the Genetic Engineering of Crops? Lesson Plan
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How is Foreign DNA Inserted into Organisms During the Genetic Engineering of Crops?

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Students examine the positive benefits and negative consequences of genetically modified organisms following a lecture covering key biotech concepts and techniques. Students then conduct and experiment comparing the travel rate of plasmid DNA to linear DNA in a gel electrophoresis.

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genetic engineering, genetics

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genetic engineering, linear dna, plasmid dna, science
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Grade
11th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
2006
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