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Activity Originally Created By: Lilibeth Pinpin

Discussion on Gel Electrophoresis

Part of Lesson Plan: Intro to Gel Electrophoresis Lab

Activity Overview / Details

Using the game that they just did, ask them what they think gel electrophoresis is. Based on their responses, formulate a more technical definition of gel electrophoresis. Discuss with them the principle behind  gel electrophoresis. (Note: It is assumed that they already had a discussion on gel preparation and have performed a lab on it).

Materials / Resource

  • Gel Electrophoresis Lecture Gel Electrophoresis Lecture [ Go to Site ] This gives you a definition of gel electrophoresis, the migration of charged molecules and the different kinds of gels