The Hunt for mitochondrial DNA

Through this lesson, students will use pedigree analysis in the context of mitochondrial DNA inheritance to determine how they would identify a missing person.
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Direct Link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/activities/3116_stoneage.html

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Keywords: DNA, mitochondrial DNA, pedigree, genetics
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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