Stretching DNA
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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 2.08For Teachers
Teacher-Submitted Activities
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Flow stretching and DNA extension | Allen Price | UG-Intro HS |
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Alignment of PhET sims with NGSS | Trish Loeblein | HS | Other | ||
How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program? | Sarah Borenstein | MS | Other | ||
MS and HS TEK to Sim Alignment | Elyse Zimmer | MS HS |
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the advantages of species physical appearances corresponding to living environment | chau | MS | CQs |
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Software Requirements
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Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8.1/10 Latest version of Java
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OS X 10.9.5 or later Latest version of Java
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