Genetics+Labs

4 Genetics - 4.1 Chromosomes, genes, alleles and mutations - 4.2 Meiosis - 4.3 Theoretical genetics - 4.4 Genetic engineering and biotechnology - Genetics Labs

The virtual labs of PCR, examples [|1] and [|2]and electrophoresis, examples [|1] and [|2], step through the processes to make them easier to understand.
 * PCR and Electrophoresis**

Great resources are available from [|NCBE] particularly [|Nature's Dice] for carrying out simple examples of the electrophoresis of DNA. This pdf is a good simple introduction for students: media type="custom" key="12463704"

You need to understand what a karotype is, how to construct one and how to analyse one. This [|tutorial from Learn.Genetics] is a good first step. Now use the pdf below on Aneuploidy to guide your simulated lab on Karotyping: media type="custom" key="22370660" [|The Biology Project Link]
 * Karotypes**


 * DNA Forensics**

Analysis of electrophoresis data such as in paternity is often misunderstood. Use the [|DNA Forensics 1] and [|2] labs from The Biology Project to help your understanding.


 * Genetic Engineering**

The [|transformer protocol from the NCBE] shows genetic engineering in action follow the steps outlined in the [|student guide].

i-Biology has a very good framework for [|DrosophiLab] (using fruit flies as a model for genetic relationships). Use the [|standard level] or [|higher level] entry point to begin your simulation.

N.B. [|DrosophiLab] only supports windows. You will need to run Bootcamp or Virtualbox before you can install the software if working on a Mac.

[|Transgenic fly lab from HHMI] is another way to look at genetic engineering using a simulation

How much genetically modified food do you eat? This database activity will help you find out.

Learn.genetics has a nice document outlining some easily [|observable genetic traits] which could be used as the basis for an investigation
 * Phenotype investigations**