UNIT+8-DNA+AND+PROTEIN+SYNTHESIS

 Watch these videos as an introduction to DNA

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Click HERE for the Genetic Engineering page = = = DNA and Gel Electrophoresis: = Are you a fan of the T.V. show CSI? Ever wonder how they can catch a criminal from just a single drop of blood or a single hair left at the scene of the crime? Well. . . this is how. . . media type="custom" key="7316797" media type="custom" key="7316803"
 * First. . . find out how you can extract DNA from living tissue. Do the virtual demonstration below and answer the questions in your document
 * Second ... read how gel electrophoresis is used as a crime fighting tool.
 * Third. . . read how a DNA sample is prepared for electrophoresis by cutting into fragments by restriction enzymes

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 * Fourth ... perform a simulated gel electrophoresis lab and answer the questions in your document:

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 * Fifth. . . read about The Innocence Project and respond to the below discussion question:
 * [|The Innocence Project]
 * The best info is found under the "ABOUT" tab at the top of the page.
 * Discussion Q: DNA testing for all prisoners (click on DNA AND PRISONERS link)


 * Sixth ... watch this video on transgenic organisms

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Visit this website to learn more about genetic engineering [|Genetic Engineering] Consult your guided reading to see what parts of the website to read and post your answer to the discussion questions below. Post your answer to discussion topic Genetic Engineering (choose the right period) include component="comments" page="UNIT 8-DNA AND PROTEIN SYNTHESIS" limit="20"