DNA Fingerprinting
The DNA fingerprinting lab was an exciting experiment where we delved into the world of crime scene forensics, using DNA fingerprinting to "solve the crime." We used agarose gel in combination with an electric current to separate DNA strands according to size, creating a unique "fingerprint" of dyed bars. By comparing this "fingerprint" to crime scene evidence, investigators, or in this case students, can figure out who committed the "crime." This project was one of the most intriguing labs that we did all year. The delicacy and accuracy required made this lab much more captivating than any other labs this year.