About This Lesson
Students will investigate how changes in the DNA sequence that codes for cell wall formation can have a favorable outcome in producing plants that have higher levels of cellulose than the parent plant. First, students extract DNA from wheat germ. Then, students will be given 3 strips of paper with d More…ifferent symbols on them; these are the DNA strands. Students will build their cell walls based on the genetic code they were given.
Great, really cool activity and interesting follow-up!