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Regulation of the Lactase Gene

By: Fred Wasserman
Science Topic
Genetics
Level
College — 2-yearCollege — 4-year

Fred Wasserman describes how he uses the BioInteractive Regulation of the Lactase Gene Click & Learn activity with his Intro Bio university students. He uses it as a clear-cut example of how humans have evolved.

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