Lesson Plan: Using Restriction Enzymes Biology
This lesson plan includes the objectives, prerequisites, and exclusions of the lesson teaching students how to explain the function of restriction enzymes and outline the purpose of sticky ends.
Objectives
Students will be able to
- explain how restriction enzymes use palindromes to recognize specific sequences,
- explain what a sticky end is and why it is important.
Prerequisites
Students should already be familiar with
- the basic structure of DNA.
Exclusions
Students will not cover
- applications of genetic engineering.
