Edvotek™ DNA Damage and Repair

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

• Product Type: UV Damage Kit
• 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