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DNA Analysis - Cutting DNA with Enzymes

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Students will use recombinant DNA tools known as restriction enzymes to analyze and compare DNA. By examining restriction patterns of Lambda DNA, they will work to identify an unknown endonuclease, uncovering how scientists decode genetic information with precision.

Vocabulary: agarose, bacteriophage, gel electrophoresis, lytic cycle, restriction enzymes, restriction site

Session Information
  • 2-hour session, times are flexible
  • One class per session, maximum 30 students per class
  • Can book multiple activities in one day
  • $920 per session (BOCES-aidable)

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New York State Standards

New York State Science Learning Standards

Disciplinary Core Ideas Crosscutting Concepts Science and Engineering Practices

LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms

LS3.A: Inheritance of Traits

LS3.B: Variation of Traits

LS4.B: Natural Selection

Cause and Effect

Structure and Function

 N/A

Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards

Speaking and Listening Language

Comprehension and Collaboration
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

AP Biology Standards

Course Content Science Practices

1.2 Elements of Life

1.6 Nucleic Acids

3.1 Enzymes

6.8 Biotechnology

1.C: Explain bilogical concepts and processes in applied contexts

2.A: Describe characteristics of visual representations of biological concepts and processes

6.D: Explain the relationship between experimental results and larger biological concepts, processes, or theories

Contact

Workforce Development and Science Education Office
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Building 438
Upton, NY 11973-5000

About Us

Using the unique scientific tools and intellectual resources of Brookhaven National Laboratory, the Office of Workforce Development and Science Education is dedicated to preparing future scientists, engineers, technicians, and educators. Our team of scientists and science educators designs and implements workforce development and education initiatives that advance the scientific mission of Brookhaven Lab and the U.S. Department of Energy.