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Description
Includes
instructions, DNA samples for electrophoresis, practice gel loading solution, UltraSpec-Agarose™, electrophoresis buffer, pipets, 5 pre-cut nylon membranes, 5 pre-cut blotting filter papers, Blue-Blot DNA Stain™
Requires
- Horizontal gel electrophoresis apparatus
- DC power supply
- Waterbath (65°C)
- Visualization system (white light)
- Staining tray and net
- NaCl, NaOH, concentrated HCl
- 250mL beakers or flasks
- 10mL glass graduated cylinder
- 100mL graduated cylinder
- Distilled or deionized water
- Microwave, hot plate, or Bunsen burner
- Small plastic box or tray forceps
This experiment introduces your students to Southern blotting as a tool for 'DNA Fingerprinting' in a hypothetical paternity determination. DNA fragments are first separated by agarose gel electrophoresis, then transferred to a nylon membrane and finally visualized by staining.
Specifications
Specifications
| Grade | 9 to Undergraduate |
| For Use With (Application) | Southern blotting |
| Includes | Instructions, DNA samples for electrophoresis, Practice gel loading solution, UltraSpec-Agarose™, Electrophoresis buffer, Pipets, 5 pre-cut nylon membranes, 5 pre-cut blotting filter papers, Blue-Blot DNA Stain™ |
| Requires | Electrophoresis apparatus, Power supply, 65°C Water bath, DNA visualization system, Staining net and tray, Automatic micropipettes, Lab glassware, Microwave or hot plate, Distilled water, NaCl, NaOH, Concentrated HCl, Plastic wrap, Forceps |
| Time Range | Electrophoresis: 45 minutes; Blot: overnight; Stain/Destain: 10 minutes |
| Class Size | 5 Lab Groups |
| Product Type | Electrophoresis Kit |
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