Stretching DNA
Description
Explore stretching just a single strand of DNA using optical tweezers or fluid flow. Experiment with the forces involved and measure the relationship between the stretched DNA length and the force required to keep it stretched. Is DNA more like a rope or like a spring?
Version 2.08
Teacher-Submitted Activities
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Flow stretching and DNA extension | Allen Price | UG-Intro HS |
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How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program? | Sarah Borenstein | MS | Other | Biology Chemistry Earth Science Physics |
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Alignment of PhET sims with NGSS | Trish Loeblein | HS | Other | Biology Earth Science Physics Chemistry |
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MS and HS TEK to Sim Alignment | Elyse Zimmer | HS MS |
Other | Biology Physics Chemistry |
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the advantages of species physical appearances corresponding to living environment | chau | MS | CQs |
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