RESTRICTION ENDONUCLEASE DIGESTION OF DNA

Revisiting a Cold Case Using Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism Analysis

Learning Objectives:

After the completion of the laboratory exercise students should be able to:

1. Explain the principles and steps of restriction endonuclease digestion of DNA.

2. Identify the applications of restriction endonuclease digestion of DNA.

3. Analyze and interpret the results from gel electrophoresis resulting from restriction endonuclease DNA digestion.