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Discovering DNA
This resource provides background information for students about the structure of DNA, DNA replication, genetic engineering, cloning, genetic testing and DNA fingerprinting.
The activities for students include a practical activity where students extract their own DNA from cheek epithelial cells or plant cells, a research task about the history of DNA and building a model of DNA.
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