Strawberry plants are low-growing perennials but also so much more. They’re one of the best fruits of summer, the only fruit with seeds on the outside, and a great go-to for DNA experiments. There are 103 species of strawberries, but…
Strawberry plants are low-growing perennials but also so much more. They’re one of the best fruits of summer, the only fruit with seeds on the outside, and a great go-to for DNA experiments. There are 103 species of strawberries, but…
SNP analysis of the PTC gene using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is one of my favorite ways to demonstrate the link between genotype and phenotype in the classroom laboratory. This wonderful experiment involves the isolation of human DNA from…
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