Watch the discovery Channel video about how this was done by the actual scientists!
Learning Objectives: Construct a model of a DNA electrophoresis using DNA segments from 3 mummies. Recognize specific DNA sequences by using radioactive DNA probes within a gel. Analyze the arrangement to identify the father of King Tut.
Key Concepts: gel electrophoresis, DNA probes, paternity identification.
download a copy of the Who Was King Tut’s Father lab
The DNA segments: