From Prokaryotes to Eukaryotes: Solving Problems Using Plasmids
Grade Range
9th-12th
Active Time
100 minutes
Total Time
100 minutes
Area of Science
Genetics & Genomics
Biotechnology
Agricultural Technology
Key Concepts
prokaryote, eukaryote, cells, plasmid, genetically modified organism (GMO)
Credits

Overview![]() This lesson compares and contrasts prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and examines the form and function of the plasmid found in prokaryotic cells. Students will then use these principles to simulate how a desirable gene can be isolated and inserted into a plasmid as one step in the process of creating a genetically modified organism (GMO). NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
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Grade Range
9th-12th
Active Time
100 minutes
Total Time
100 minutes
Area of Science
Genetics & Genomics
Biotechnology
Agricultural Technology
Key Concepts
prokaryote, eukaryote, cells, plasmid, genetically modified organism (GMO)
Credits
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