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This Creating Phylogenetic Trees from DNA Sequences interactive also includes:
How closely are animals related? Check their phylogenetic trees! The use of DNA sequencing altered our understanding of these relationships. Individuals explore and gain a better understanding of how scientists sort, align, and determine closeness with the help of DNA.
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Instructional Ideas
- Go into more detail about indels and SNPs
- Explain the variation in displaying branch points
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of DNA sequencing
Pros
- Provides a teacher reference and worksheet for students
- Includes videos going into more detail throughout
Cons
- None