
Lesson Goals
- To identify potential protein coding sequences using sequence editor software.
- To match a mysterious DNA sequence to known sequences using BLAST.
- To inspire you to explore all the data generated by a BLAST search.
Key Terms
- .fasta Format
- BLAST
- GenBank
Links and Further Reading
Basic Local Alignment Search Tool
Course Curriculum
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Introduction
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Unit 1: Pretty Pretty Proteins
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Unit 2: Looking at DNA with your Actual Eyes
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Unit 3: The Visual Signature of a Plasmid
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Unit 4: Cell Pushing
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