teaching biotechnology through real-world projects: species identification through dna analysis
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Teaching Biotechnology through Real-World Projects: Species Identification through DNA Analysis. HFCC’s Biotechnology Program Paul Root Jolie Stepaniak. What is it?. Species identification can be difficult. What is it?. What is it?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Teaching Biotechnology through Real-World Projects: Species Identification through
DNA Analysis
HFCC’s Biotechnology ProgramPaul Root
Jolie Stepaniak
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What is it?• Species identification can be difficult.
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What is it?
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What is it?
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Modern genetics techniques can be used to identify species.
• All living (or once-living) things contain DNA.
• Different species have different DNA sequences.
• Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) can make millions of copies of specific DNA sequences, which can then be analyzed.
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From: www.nobelprize.org
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Bio 261: Nucleic AcidsFinal Project
• Each student:– received a swab of cells
from an unknown organism.– designed and executed an
experiment using PCR to identify the source species.
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Benefits to students:• Challenging and fun• Authentic laboratory experience; real-world
problem-solving• Opportunity to demonstrate marketable skills