Amplification Kits include: Wild-Type and GM Plant Material Edward's Buffer Isopropanol Tris-EDTA (TE) Buffer with RNase 2 Primer/Loading Dye Mixes Ready-to-Go Beads™ (0.2- or 0.5-mL tubes) Mineral Oil DNA Marker Pellet Pestles Microcentrifuge Tubes Teacher's Manual with Reproducible Student Guide Amplification and Electrophoresis Kits also contain: Agarose and Electrophoresis Buffer Staining Trays and Gloves Ethidium Bromide or CarolinaBLU™ Stain Needed but not included: Electrophoresis Apparatus, Thermal Cycler, Micropipettors, Food Products, 1.5-mL Microcentrifuge Tubes.

Explore a modern application of genetic engineering through this exciting laboratory activity. This activity investigates whether the soy or corn ingredients in various processed foods contain a genetic modification. Students isolate DNA from wild-type and GM plant material (provided controls), and from food products of their choice. They use the extracted DNA as a template in 2 seperate PCR reactions run under the same conditions. One reaction serves as a positive control to amplify a portion of the tubulin gene found in all plants, and the other assays for genetic modification. Each group works with a plant control and a food product.

Each kit includes materials for 6 groups (25 PCR reactions).

Kit contains coupon for prepaid delivery of perishable materials. Contact us or return coupon to request delivery of perishable materials. If you need perishable to arrive with kit, please specify when ordering.

Allow 1 month lead time for growth of control plants for PCR.