Molecular genetics is currently one of the most important aspects of the biology and biotechnology fields. In this study, random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) was optimized and then used to compare genomic DNA samples from Penaeus vannamei, Penaeus setiferus, Procambarus acutus, Procambarus clarkii, and Homarus americanus. The result of this study reveal genetic markers for each of these organisms. These genetic markers can be used worldwide to determine the species of an individual organism.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Backiel, Krista Lee.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 05D443M

Advisor

• Bagshaw, Joseph C.

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biology & Biotechnology

Rights statement

• In Copyright