Workshop

DNA and Species

  • DNA & Species

  • Location: Lifelab
  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Availability: On demand
  • Age Ranges(s): 16+, KS4
  • Minimum Number: 12
  • Maximum Number: 24

How do we know when a species is new to science? Modern taxonomy is based on analysis of DNA rather than examination of features which might be misleading. The recently discovered Pink Iguana from the Galapagos is used as a case study - students use gel electrophoresis to obtain DNA fingerprints of field samples to see if their specimen matches a known species of iguana or is a new species. Suitable for able Year 9 and above.

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