Extracting DNA from Strawberries
by Ellyza Hardin
DNA, or Deoxyribonucleic Acid, is the molecule of life. DNA exists in every single organism, from the smallest bacteria to the largest mammal, and is the only known molecule that has the ability to replicate itself.
In this activity, the students will demonstrate that the substance containing the instructions to make and sustain a living thing is present and can be isolated from its cells.
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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u2IP42JmUFFXRcKMDmI8fDJktzLSd8_e/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Life Science L1: Cells L3: Genetics & Heredity Technology Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Writing Speaking & Listening
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