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Edvotek™ DNA Fingerprinting by PCR Amplification
Demonstrates the utility of DNA amplification in forensics.
Supplier: Edvotek™ 130
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
Description
- 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
| DNA Fingerprinting By PCR Amplification Classroom Kit | |
| For DNA fingerprinting | |
| Electrophoresis apparatus; power supply; automatic micropipet and tips; balance; microwave or hot plate; visualization system | |
| Refrigerated |
| 9 to Undergraduate | |
| 8 Gels | |
| 45 min. | |
| 8 Lab Groups |
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