Tools and Techniques of Genetic Engineering
A deep dive into the laboratory techniques essential for genetic manipulation, including PCR and gel electrophoresis. Students will analyze how these tools revolutionized biological research.
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A deep dive into the laboratory techniques essential for genetic manipulation, including PCR and gel electrophoresis. Students will analyze how these tools revolutionized biological research.
Key Questions
- How does Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) amplify DNA?
- What is the principle behind gel electrophoresis?
- How are recombinant cells identified and selected?
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