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Evo in the news: Evolution at the scene of the crimeAuthor/Source: UC Museum of Paleontology |
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Overview: | This news brief, from March 2006, describes how DNA fingerprinting is being used to prosecute and exonerate the accused. DNA fingerprinting relies on the processes of mutation and genome evolution. |
Concepts: | This lesson covers the following concepts:
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Grade Level: | 9-12 |
Time: | 15 minutes |
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Teaching Tips: | This article includes a set of discussion and extension questions for use in class. It also includes hints about related lessons that might be used in conjunction with this one. |