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Resources in this collection will deal with, traits, Chromosomes, and other topics dealing with DNA
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Analyzing DNA in a High School Laboratory: Students study the genetics of sage grouse
Journal Article |
Students learn a variety of scientific concepts while studying the genetics of sage grouse. In this project students learn that good science relies on carefully collected data and logical interpretation of that data.…
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DNA as a Binary Code: How the Physical Structure of Nucleotide Bases Carries Information
Journal Article |
The DNA triplet code also functions as a binary code. Because double-ring compounds cannot bind to double-ring compounds in the DNA code, the sequence of bases classified simply as purines or pyrimidines can encode for…
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Journal Article |
A special topics course combining two relevant and contemporary themes (forensic DNA analysis and illicit drug detection) was developed to stimulate student enthusiasm and enhance understanding of forensic science.…
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Resources for genetics, heredity and DNA
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Crossing Disciplinary Lines—Bar Codes and DNA Codes: Students Crack the Codes of Digital Technology
Journal Article |
In this course, students study bar codes used by the U.S, Postal Service. Once students have a basic understanding of these codes, they compare their features with that of DNA codes. When students are introduced to the…
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Journal Article |
In clinical laboratories, molecular methods of DNA analysis such as the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) are used to identify fungal and bacterial pathogens, parasites, and important viruses. This laboratory will fit…