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Description
Includes
Instructions, Ready-to-Load QuickStrip™ DNA Samples, UltraSpec-Agarose™, Electrophoresis Buffer (50X), 10X Gel Loading Solution, FlashBlue™ DNA Stain, InstaStain™ Blue Cards, & Disposable Pipets
Requires
Horizontal gel electrophoresis apparatus; DC power supply; Automatic micropipets with tips; Balance; Microwave, hot plate or burner; Pipet pump; 250mL flasks or beakers; Hot gloves; Safety goggles and disposable laboratory gloves; Small plastic trays or large weigh boats (for gel destaining); DNA visualization system (white light); Distilled or deionized water
- Forensic DNA fingerprinting has become a universally accepted crime-fighting tool. Recent advances use the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to amplify human DNA obtained from crime scenes
- Develop a basic understanding of DNA fingerprinting
- Experiment is based on a crime scene scenario and has an inquiry-based component
- Enables varied results depending on the selection of DNA fingerprinting patterns
- Students analyze PCR reactions obtained from different suspects and compare them to a crime scene sample
- Does not contain human DNA
Specifications
Specifications
| Grade | 9 to Undergraduate |
| For Use With (Application) | For DNA fingerprinting |
| Quantity | 8 Gels |
| Requires | Electrophoresis apparatus; power supply; automatic micropipet and tips; balance; microwave or hot plate; visualization system |
| Time Range | 45 min. |
| Content And Storage | Refrigerated |
| Class Size | 8 Lab Groups |
| Product Type | DNA Fingerprinting By PCR Amplification Classroom Kit |
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