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.

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More information

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