Witnessing Evolution First Hand: A K–12 Laboratory Exercise in Genetics & Evolution Using Drosophila
We present a laboratory exercise that leverages student interest in genetics to observe and understand evolution by natural selection. Students begin with white-eyed fruit fly populations, to which they introduce a single advantageous variant (one male with red eyes). The superior health and vision...
Veröffentlicht in: | The American Biology Teacher. - National Association of Biology Teachers. - 75(2013), 2, Seite 116-119 |
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Format: | Online-Aufsatz |
Sprache: | English |
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2013
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Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | The American Biology Teacher |
Schlagworte: | Drosophila evolution genetics natural selection Biological sciences Economics Education Behavioral sciences |