Edvotek™ DNA Fingerprinting by PCR Amplification

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

Demonstrates the utility of DNA amplification in forensics.

• 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

• Product Type: DNA Fingerprinting By PCR Amplification Classroom Kit
• 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