EDVOTEK™ Principles of PCR with SYBR™ Safe

Description

In this Principles of PCR kit experiment, students are introduced to the principles and applications of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). This simulation experiment does not contain human DNA and does not require a thermal cycler.

• Includes SYBR™ Safe DNA Stain, NOT FlashBlue™ DNA Stain
• Learn the biology behind polymerase chain reactions (PCR) and gel electrophoresis
• Explore the relationship between the number of PCR cycles and the quantity of amplified DNA
• Perform agarose gel electrophoresis to separate different sized DNA molecules
• Load, run, stain, and analyze DNA samples to observe concentration differences
• Group Size: For 8 Gels
• Time Required: Complete in 45 minutes
• Kit Includes: Instructions, Ready-to-Load QuickStrip™ DNA Samples, UltraSpec-Agarose™, Electrophoresis Buffer (50X), SYBR™ Safe DNA Stain, Practice Gel Loading Solution.
• Storage: Room Temperature Stable. Storage of Ready-to-Load QuickStrip™ samples in the Refrigerator is Recommended.

Specifications

• Product Type: Biotechnology Kit
• Grade: 8 to Undergraduate
• Class Size: 8 Lab Groups