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Steps in Performing Gel Electrophoresis

After learning to extract DNA from items. We would be able to place the DNA into a Gel-Electrophoresis to check for things such as paternity and/or who may have been at a crime scene.

Simply click on the imagae to download your PowerPoint and learn the steps of conducting a Gel Electrophoresis. We we be conducting this experiment after extracting DNA

DNA Pea Extraction Lab

After our basic study of DNA it is now time to conduct some basic labs in which we can not extract DNA. This is commonly used in Forensic Science. After learning to extract DNA our next step would be to isolate any contaminantes and the perform PRC.

Simply click on the test tube to open up you PowerPoint on the steps to extracting DNA from split peas

Lab Data Sheet: do not foget to download your lab data sheet, which must be turned in after you complete your lab