Scientists have figured out how to extract DNA from various cells. Extracting DNA is very important concerning heredity, legal issues, and criminal issues. In this lab, you will simulate collecting human cells and will conduct various virtual laboratory techniques in order to extract DNA from a human cell.
Objectives
- Explain natural selection.
- Analyze the progression of disease mutation or traits based on the theory of natural selection.
- Provide the scientific names of various organisms.
Materials
Computer with internet access
Directions:
Go to: http://www2.edc.org/weblabs/NaturalSelection/Main.html
- Read the information on each slide, and follow the directions on each slide. For this exploration activity, you only have to conduct the activity using mice.
- On screen 2, click on Mice.