Cells in mitosis -- Amino acids in sickle cell anemia -- Genetic engineering with plasmids -- Meiosis -- Inheritance of traits -- Predicted and actual results of genetic crosses -- Inheritance of taste -- Using karyotypes to diagnose conditions -- Extracting DNA from cheek cells -- Design an organism's traits -- Chromosomal mutations -- Traits of parents and offspring are not identical -- Transmission of sex-linked mutations -- Pedigrees show traits within families -- Model of a DNA molecule -- Introduction to gel electrophoresis -- DNA gel electrophoresis -- Control of gene expression -- Genetics learning centers -- Genetic engineering presentation.
Summary:
Presents new, tested experiments related to the intriguing field of genetics. The experiments are designed to promote interest in science in and out of the classroom, and to improve critical-thinking skills.
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