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Cancer Discovery Activities

By: David Knuffke
Science Topic
GeneticsCell Biology
Level
High School — GeneralHigh School — AP/IB

David Knuffke describes how he uses BioInteractive's cancer activities in his classroom, and how they can help teach Mendelian genetics using an interactive, real-world example.

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