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Name that Fish

Name that Fish

man at counter in laboratory

For the genetics “Name that Fish” presentation students will learn about DNA. What is DNA and where is it located in our cells? We will also describe how we can extract DNA from tissue samples. Students will then learn how we can use DNA to identify individual manatees, monitor species at a population level, and even discover new species!

Learning Points

  1. What is DNA and where is it located in our cells?
  2. How can we extract DNA from tissue samples?
  3. How do we use DNA to help identify and conserve species?

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