DNA and Animal Classification

About this resource

Type

Learning resource

Years

10

Subject

Biology

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DNA and Animal Classification
What is DNA and how does it help us classify animals? In this resource you will learn how DNA sequences help scientists classify species, and explore how Queensland Museum researchers used DNA to discover new reptile species. You will also use DNA evidence to determine if two butterfly specimens belong to the same species.

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