Get into Genes – PCR (Year 12)

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Get into Genes - PCR (Yr 12) aligns with Unit 3, Area of Study 1 of the VCE Biology Study Design. Teachers may use provided workbooks as a basis for School-Assessed Coursework (SAC). An extended SAC workbook is available on request.

Overview

Get into Genes - PCR (Yr 12) has students explore the application of analytical techniques to on-farm efficiency improvements. Students rotate through four hands-on laboratory workstations that include:

  • amplification of DNA using polymerase chain reaction
  • the use of gel electrophoresis in sorting DNA fragments
  • the interpretation of gel runs for DNA profiling
  • the use of enzymes including polymerase to synthesise DNA and endonucleases to cut DNA
  • the use of pipettes.

Details

Duration2 hours (online delivery 1.5 hrs)
CostFREE
LocationsAgriBio, Centre for AgriBioscience (Bundoora) and Agriculture Victoria SmartFarms (Tatura, Ellinbank, Horsham, Hamilton)
OnlineAvailable

More information

For more information email getintoagstem@agriculture.vic.gov.au

Page last updated: 02 Nov 2023