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Why are students unable to make the transition from understanding concepts to applying them? It seems that the standard lecture format does not provide students with an opportunity to test comprehension of a subject.…
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There are several topics that give students concern, but evolution is the most troubling subject area covered in biology courses. The purpose of this study is to assess the students' understanding and acceptance of the…
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This laboratory exercise introduces students to a fundamental tool in evolutionary biology--phylogenetic inference. Students are required to create a data set via observation and through mining preexisting data sets.…
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In recent years, ethical questions that require thoughtful deliberation and the making of decisions by all elements of society have been fast emerging from reserch in biology and biotechnology. The main objective of…
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The phenomenon of complementation is not only one of the most important, but it is also one of the most challenging concepts for undergraduate genetics students to grasp. Complementation occurs when parents with the…