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Introduce Students to PCR Technique with a Basic Procedure

Use PCR to determine if your chickens are male (ZZ) or female (ZW).

Use PCR to genotype your own chickens for the recessive white allele that causes white plumage.

Use PCR to determine if your emus are male (ZZ) or female (ZW).

Use PCR to genotype your own chickens for the frizzle allele that causes curly feathers.

Your students are asked to help a farmer identify a plant that will cross-breed with his existing crops.

Use PCR to determine if your parrots are male (ZZ) or female (ZW).

Your students are forensics professionals analyzing DNA collected at a crime scene.

Use PCR to genotype your own chickens for the lavender allele that causes pale greyish plumage.

Teach Real-World Uses for PCR Technique