DNA+&+Protein+Synthesis

= DNA & Protein Synthesis = = **Word document to be used for all of the following links below.** =

= **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. ..

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 * First. . . find out how you can extract DNA from living tissue. Do the virtual demonstration below and answer the questions in your document

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 * Second ... read how gel electrophoresis is used as a crime fighting tool.

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 * 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:


 * 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


 * Sixth ... watch this video on [|transgenic organisms]

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 * Seventh, Read how synthetic insulin is made
 * Finally, visit this website to learn more about genetic engineering
 * Discuss what you've learned through the following 2 blogs and or create your own blog about the topics covered above.