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PCR Virtual Lab

This is an AWESOME virtual PCR lab. It shows exactly what is happening to the DNA strands during a PCR reaction and how the end product is almost a pure sample of the target sequence.

Keywords:: Genetics, Biology, Lab, PCR

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Science and Technology / Biology / Genetics

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Material Type:: Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:: September 3, 2009
Date Modified in MERLOT:: October 13, 2021
Author:: University of Utah-Genetic Science Learning Center
Submitter:: Vanessa Tucker

Primary Audience:: Middle School, High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division
Technical Format:: Website, Flash
Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Language:: English
Cost Involved:: No
Source Code Available:: Unknown
Accessibility Information Available:: Unknown
Creative Commons:: No

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Whitney Holden, Ph.D. (Faculty)

5 years ago

This is a great way for students to gain an introductory understanding to how PCR works. It could be used as homework before students actually do a PCR lab. It can also stand in on its own as a virtual lab in cases where it is impossible for students to do a real-life PCR lab. It is very "hands-on" even for an online resource, as students have to do a lot of clicking/dragging/dropping etc. to go through each step. Overall, a great (free) resource for an otherwise expensive lab.

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