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Gel Electrophoresis, Page 1 of 2
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DNA Goes to the Races is a reading and paper activity that introduces electrophoresis. Students should already be familiar with the activity of restriction enzymes through the activity DNA Scissors. This lesson provides enough background for students to continue with activities (hybridization analysis, DNA sequencing, DNA fingerprinting) that require them to know something about the process. It is also an excellent introduction if you plan to conduct electrophoresis in your classroom. The activity is self-explanatory. Students can read the handout and do the exercises. The students should be shown as much real material (or pictures) as one can: gel boxes, power supplies, an old gel, or a photograph of one. Relate the items to their activity and reading.