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Edvotek™ DNA Damage and Repair
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Description

Includes

  • Instructions
  • Standard DNA fragments
  • Plasmid DNA
  • Gel-loading solution
  • Agarose
  • Electrophoresis buffer
  • 1mL pipet
  • Microtest tubes
  • 100mL graduated cylinder
  • InstaStain™ Ethidium Bromide

Requires

  • UV transilluminator
  • Electrophoresis apparatus
  • Power supply
  • Microwave or hotplate

Students can see firsthand the damage done by UV light.

According to the World Health Organization, between 2 and 3 million cases of skin cancer occur globally every year. Many of these cancers are caused by preventable damage to DNA by UV light during sunbathing.

  • Students expose plasmid DNA to shortwave UV light to simulate the effect of sunbathing
  • DNA is then analyzed by agarose gel electrophoresis to observe the damage
  • Complete in two hours

Order Info

For 10 groups.

Specifications

Grade 9 to Undergraduate
For Use With (Application) Dna is analyzed by agarose gel electrophoresis to observe the damage
Includes Instructions, standard dna fragments, plasmid dna, gel loading solution, agarose, electrophoresis buffer, 1ml pipet, microtest tubes, 100ml graduated cylinder, instastain™ ethidium bromide™ stain
Time Range 2 Hr.
Content And Storage Some components require freezer storage
Class Size 10 Lab Groups
Product Type UV Damage Kit
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