Reeling in the Truth: Identifying Red Snapper using Genetic Analysis

In this experiment, students will explore the genetic diversity of fish species in a simulated DNA barcoding experiment. Students will extract DNA from simulated fish samples and use PCR to amplify three gene regions that are conserved between species. • Learn how to extract DNA from simulated fish samples and amplify specific gene regions using PCR. • Understand how conserved gene regions can be used to identify species and study genetic diversity. • Explore DNA barcoding, a critical tool in species identification and conservation biology.