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Edvotek™ Whose DNA Was Left Behind? Experiment Kit
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Catalog No. S94591
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Class Size:
10 Lab Groups

Includes

Instructions, Ready-to-Load QuickStrip™ Dye Samples, UltraSpec-Agarose™, Electrophoresis Buffer (50X), Practice Gel Loading Solution, Disposable Pipets

Requires

Electrophoresis apparatus, DC power source, microwave, hotplate or burner, beakers (250mL), beaker tongs or hot gloves, distilled water, balance

Students simulate DNA fingerprinting and use evidence to narrow down a list of criminal suspects.

Introduces the basics of DNA fingerprinting and agarose gel electrophoresis.

  • Introductory-level exercise with hands-on experimentation
  • Illustrates how DNA sequences can be isolated in trace evidence such as blood cells or hair
  • Dye simulations function as DNA samples for analysis
  • Class size: 10 groups

Order Info

Results must be analyzed upon completion and cannot be stored overnight.

Specifications

Product Type Classroom Kit
Grade 6 to 12
For Use With (Application) Use dna fingerprinting to compare simulated crime scene dna with that of two suspects and try to catch the criminal
Includes Instructions, ready-to-load™ dye samples, agarose powder, practice gel loading solution, electrophoresis buffer, microtipped transfer pipets
Time Range 45 min.
Content And Storage Room temperature
Class Size 10 Lab Groups
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