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On what basis is electrophoresis able to separate molecules?

Virtual Lab 4: Genetics II A. 1. On what basis is electrophoresis able to separate molecules? 2. What are the lengths of the three DNA bands that you produce in this lab? B. Electrophoresis. 1. Select the pBR322 plasmid (a circular piece of DNA used as a cloning vector) to analyze (menu in upper left […]

Phenotype and Genotype of Dragons.

Virtual Lab 3: Genetics I A Phenotype and Genotype of Dragons. You do not have to be able to access the Dragon website to answer these questions. Please type your solutions in bold faced font. 1. Define genotype and phenotype. 2. What is an allele? B. Drosophila Lab. Enter the lab as a guest. You […]

Cellular Processes

Virtual Lab 2: Cellular Processes A. Bacterial Growth. 1. Estimate how long it takes for this population of bacteria to double. Hint- this population doubles multiple times during the duration of this recording. B. Cellular reproduction 1. Estimate the percentage of time that a constantly developing cell spends in interphase. Use the cell cycle links. […]