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Mini-lesson

Description

As scientists analyze DNA from more and more people, they are developing a better understanding of human genetic variation. This mini-lesson discusses what genetic variation is, and considers the questions: How similar are two people’s DNA codes? How much do they differ? What does human genetic variation look like across the world?

Last reviewed February 2025.

Activities

Student worksheet.

 

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