DNA Fingerprinting Electrophoresis

DNA Fingerprinting Electrophoresis
Configure & Price
IS.3301
Each kit is meant for
Quantity
$118.00

DNA fingerprinting is one of the strongest forms of evidence in forensic investigations. In this activity students will perform agarose gel electrophoresis on four DNA samples to determine if DNA from suspects matches that of DNA found at a crime scene. Students will also learn about restriction enzymes and the importance of these enzymes in the DNA fingerprinting process.

Includes:

  • 200mL prepared agarose 0.8% solution
  • 500mL Tris-Borate-EDTA Buffer
  • 60mL 5X DNA Stain
  • 10μg 20X crime scene DNA
  • 10μg victim DNA
  • 10μg suspect #1 DNA
  • 10μg suspect #2 DNA

IS.3301
Items needed, but not included
Agarose electrophoresis chamber
Electrophoresis power supply
Micropipettes w/ 10μl micropipette tips
Gel staining trays
Microwave or hot water bath
Distilled or deionized water
Quantity
8 lab groups
Includes
Teachers manual and Student Study Guide copymasters

Resources

Safety Data Sheet - (IS3705)

Investigation-5-SDS

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