Excellent for all levels of teaching. Demonstrates the extraction of DNA from freeze-dried, nonpathogenic
Micrococcus luteus cells. Students extract DNA using a detergent to break the cell walls. Illustrates the enormous length and acidic nature of the DNA molecule.
Classroom Kit is for use by a class of 30 students or for 12 separate teacher demonstrations
Demonstration Kit is for individual use by teacher or student
Classroom Kit Refill contains the perishable materials needed to rerun the classroom kit.
Hot water bath, test tubes, and 95% ethanol needed, but not included.
Once the lysozyme has been activated, it must be used immediately to ensure successful extraction of DNA from M. luteus. With instructions.
